Longfellow Elementary School

Public K-6

 1130 Seymour Ave
       Iowa City, IA  52240


(319) 688-1135

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,112 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southeast Junior High School
High:    Iowa City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.0%
African American:
27.0%
Hispanic:
17.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


 See top rated Iowa elementary schools

 Compare Longfellow Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Longfellow Elementary School ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 13th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.4. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Longfellow Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), African American (27%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 7th best among 19 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Longfellow Elementary School employs 31.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary School is $13,112. 12 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Longfellow Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Iowa City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa City Community School District 209th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Longfellow Elementary School?

Rank History for Longfellow Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 55.88 322nd 626 48.6%
2013 59.46 286th 624 54.2%
2014 65.17 228th 603 62.2%
2015 68.61 201st 616 67.4%
2016 69.35 179th 599 70.1%
2017 78.88 84th 574 85.4%
2018 79.26 71st 567 87.5%
2019 85.02 55th 603 90.9%
2021 42.14 369th 567 34.9%
2022 41.92 381st 574 33.6%
2023 40.40 394th 565 30.3%
See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Longfellow Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    






Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Open Quote Our kids have had a very rewarding, fun, and safe experience here. A great neighborhood school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Longfellow Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 10 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1989 302 11 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 297 15 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1991 326 16 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 334 8 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1993 317 24 14 13 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 289 18 14 13 3 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 276 19 11 22 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 276 19 11 22 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 283 11 11 20 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 272 23 12 16 3 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 239 20 12 15 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 284 20 12 18 2 n/a n/a -15 321
2001 232 26 8 13 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2002 230 26 5 19 6 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 230 26 5 19 6 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 232 29 8 20 4 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 236 22 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 236 23 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 238 28 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 254 44 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 238 41 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2010 253 31 17 9 0 0 0 0 310
2011 255 31 15 12 3 0 0 0 316
2012 267 43 13 11 1 1 8 0 344
2013 269 27 6 8 1 0 16 0 327
2014 265 28 6 4 0 0 12 0 315
2015 263 31 4 9 1 0 14 0 322
2016 279 23 7 11 1 0 13 0 334
2017 269 27 7 13 1 0 10 0 327
2018 271 28 7 13 2 0 14 0 335
2019 265 59 6 18 2 0 18 0 368
2020 248 65 9 69 2 1 13 0 407
2021 221 66 9 71 4 1 20 0 392
2022 196 77 4 64 1 1 23 0 366
2023 177 104 5 69 1 1 28 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longfellow Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 10.5 23.1 11.5
1989 323 13.5 23.9 13
1990 327 16.0 20.4 11.6
1991 362 16.5 21.9 15.7
1992 371 18.0 20.6 14.3
1993 369 17.0 21.7 13.3
1994 337 16.0 21.1 11.9
1995 330 16.5 20.0 15.2
1996 330 16.5 20.0 15.2
1997 327 18.6 17.6 14.1
1998 326 17.0 19.2 22.1
1999 288 16.5 17.5 23.6
2000 321 17.5 18.3 21.4
2001 281 14.6 19.2 21
2002 286 18.0 15.9 19.2
2003 286 18.0 15.9 19.2
2004 293 18.4 15.9 21.2
2005 283 17.6 16.1 15.5
2006 281 17.5 16.1 11
2007 284 17.7 16.0 13
2008 318 17.8 17.9 21.7
2009 304 18.9 16.1 21.1
2010 310 18.0 17.2 18.1
2011 316 19.5 16.1 20.6
2012 344 22.0 15.6 19.5
2013 327 23.2 14.0 16.5
2014 315 24.2 13.0 18.4
2015 322 21.0 15.3 20.2
2016 334 21.0 15.9 23.1
2017 327 23.8 13.7 20.5
2018 335 25.2 13.2 18.2
2019 368 26.5 13.8 27.7
2020 407 28.7 14.1 41
2021 392 29.7 13.1 39
2022 366 29.0 12.6 52.2
2023 385 31.6 12.1 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longfellow Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 10.5 23.1 11.5
1989 323 13.5 23.9 13
1990 327 16.0 20.4 11.6
1991 362 16.5 21.9 15.7
1992 371 18.0 20.6 14.3
1993 369 17.0 21.7 13.3
1994 337 16.0 21.1 11.9
1995 330 16.5 20.0 15.2
1996 330 16.5 20.0 15.2
1997 327 18.6 17.6 14.1
1998 326 17.0 19.2 22.1
1999 288 16.5 17.5 23.6
2000 321 17.5 18.3 21.4
2001 281 14.6 19.2 21
2002 286 18.0 15.9 19.2
2003 286 18.0 15.9 19.2
2004 293 18.4 15.9 21.2
2005 283 17.6 16.1 15.5
2006 281 17.5 16.1 11
2007 284 17.7 16.0 13
2008 318 17.8 17.9 21.7
2009 304 18.9 16.1 21.1
2010 310 18.0 17.2 18.1
2011 316 19.5 16.1 20.6
2012 344 22.0 15.6 19.5
2013 327 23.2 14.0 16.5
2014 315 24.2 13.0 18.4
2015 322 21.0 15.3 20.2
2016 334 21.0 15.9 23.1
2017 327 23.8 13.7 20.5
2018 335 25.2 13.2 18.2
2019 368 26.5 13.8 27.7
2020 407 28.7 14.1 41
2021 392 29.7 13.1 39
2022 366 29.0 12.6 52.2
2023 385 31.6 12.1 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Longfellow Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $279 (2.1%) $12,833 (97.9%) $13,112

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 394th of 565 Elementary schools
 60.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)88.755.9
 32.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)64.563.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)90.650.8
 39.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)7270.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)81.183
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)69.876
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)8375.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.572.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)80.962.5
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)65.965
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)87.264.6
 22.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.467.4
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)85.475
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)72.677
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)87.564.3
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)78.774.6
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368385
 4.6%
African American59104
 76.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic1869
 283.3%
Pacific Islander01
White265177
 33.2%
Two or More Races1828
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%57.4%
 29.7%


Schools Near Longfellow Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Elementary School

Longfellow Elementary School ranks 394th of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southeast Junior High School
High : Iowa City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Longfellow Elementary School.

Students at Longfellow Elementary School are 46% White, 27% African American, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


Rate Longfellow Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Longfellow Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 156 milliseconds.