Longfellow Elementary School serves 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
23%
13%
Black
16%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
207 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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