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Longfellow Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 715 Highland Ave
       Oak Park, IL  60304-1526

(708) 524-3060

District: Oak Park Education Service District 97

SchoolDigger Rank:
431st of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,306 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Percy Julian Middle School
High:    Oak Park & River Forest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.5%
Two or more races:
19.3%
African American:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.1% Help


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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary School ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Oak Park Education Service District 97. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Longfellow Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), two or more races (19.3%), African American (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Oak Park Education Service District 97. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary School is $19,306. 4 elementary schools in the Oak Park Education Service District 97 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Longfellow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Longfellow Elementary School 431st of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Longfellow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Disabled students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Oak Park Education Service District 97:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Park Education Service District 97 128th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Longfellow Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.65 721st 2020 64.3%
2004 67.20 779th 2030 61.6%
2005 68.28 742nd 2022 63.3%
2006 76.37 450th 2086 78.4%
2007 74.00 542nd 2095 74.1%
2008 77.31 440th 2092 79.0%
2009 78.61 414th 2120 80.5%
2010 75.69 530th 2139 75.2%
2011 80.57 332nd 2147 84.5%
2012 85.60 112th 2166 94.8%
2013 85.70 258th 2167 88.1%
2014 85.08 262nd 2093 87.5%
2015 93.75 116th 2052 94.3%
2016 90.24 169th 2046 91.7%
2017 91.21 141st 2044 93.1%
2018 86.43 231st 2037 88.7%
2019 74.97 463rd 2086 77.8%
2021 83.74 264th 1948 86.4%
2022 78.95 400th 2082 80.8%
2023 76.75 431st 2077 79.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.39 7th 78 91.0%
2019 60.43 29th 89 67.4%
2022 79.93 15th 95 84.2%
2023 43.81 49th 93 47.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.75 30th 763 96.1%
2019 58.26 354th 1194 70.4%
2021 61.58 173rd 640 73.0%
2022 55.75 343rd 1113 69.2%
2023 64.59 298th 1156 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.89 931st 1765 47.3%
2019 31.14 1338th 1816 26.3%
2021 46.26 707th 1514 53.3%
2022 49.44 787th 1763 55.4%
2023 25.67 1463rd 1808 19.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.60 178th 1964 90.9%
2019 73.75 464th 2019 77.0%
2021 81.84 231st 1680 86.3%
2022 76.13 410th 1970 79.2%
2023 75.31 414th 1957 78.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.65 316th 907 65.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.91 278th 1972 85.9%
2019 73.97 445th 2019 78.0%
2021 77.33 308th 1707 82.0%
2022 79.57 343rd 1977 82.7%
2023 73.72 443rd 1984 77.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.12 181st 698 74.1%
2019 45.02 338th 711 52.5%
2022 59.52 176th 684 74.3%
2023 46.33 300th 692 56.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.09 300th 955 68.6%
2021 61.95 165th 742 77.8%
2022 74.26 155th 954 83.8%
2023 87.22 66th 970 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.33 58th 1463 96.0%
2019 80.32 209th 1462 85.7%
2021 84.33 135th 1308 89.7%
2022 82.96 162nd 1425 88.6%
2023 82.47 180th 1419 87.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Longfellow Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 387 197 24 22 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1989 393 203 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1990 386 200 13 21 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1991 360 194 12 21 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 355 202 11 18 5 n/a n/a 0 591
1993 348 224 11 17 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 352 225 7 12 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1995 329 262 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 329 262 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 331 240 12 18 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1998 313 237 13 18 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 293 242 11 16 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 278 237 11 18 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2001 279 244 16 20 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 233 171 14 20 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2003 233 171 14 20 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2004 232 153 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 241 186 20 35 0 n/a n/a 39 521
2006 245 182 18 28 0 n/a n/a 45 518
2007 265 178 18 23 0 n/a n/a 47 531
2008 283 163 25 19 1 n/a n/a 52 543
2009 311 170 30 20 0 n/a n/a 56 587
2010 322 175 28 33 0 n/a n/a 62 620
2011 326 176 25 37 0 0 67 0 631
2012 360 159 26 35 0 0 66 0 646
2013 376 149 27 39 0 2 75 0 668
2014 385 163 26 31 0 4 81 0 690
2015 401 145 27 37 0 1 84 0 695
2016 398 126 20 73 0 0 97 0 714
2017 403 110 27 93 0 0 107 0 740
2018 376 124 25 97 0 0 99 0 721
2019 367 118 19 101 0 0 98 0 703
2020 363 114 20 101 0 0 97 0 695
2021 309 94 23 82 0 0 80 0 588
2022 298 88 19 90 0 0 77 1 573
2023 266 94 11 79 0 0 108 2 560

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 38.0 16.6 n/a
1989 636 38.5 16.5 n/a
1990 621 31.0 20.0 n/a
1991 589 34.0 17.3 n/a
1992 591 34.3 17.2 n/a
1993 604 35.0 17.3 n/a
1994 599 36.0 16.6 n/a
1995 617 39.0 15.8 n/a
1996 617 39.0 15.8 n/a
1997 603 38.0 15.9 n/a
1998 583 37.0 15.8 n/a
1999 563 41.0 13.7 n/a
2000 546 43.0 12.7 n/a
2001 561 42.5 13.2 n/a
2002 440 34.0 12.9 25.2
2003 440 34.0 12.9 25.2
2004 425 33.2 12.8 24.9
2005 521 34.8 15.0 26.1
2006 518 32.8 15.8 27.3
2007 531 33.0 16.1 22.3
2008 543 31.0 17.5 22
2009 587 38.4 15.3 21.7
2010 620 40.7 15.2 22
2011 631 38.0 16.6 22.5
2012 646 40.0 16.1 21.8
2013 668 43.2 15.4 21.3
2014 690 42.0 16.4 25.1
2015 695 38.0 18.2 20.3
2016 714 39.0 18.3 17.1
2017 740 42.2 17.5 16.5
2018 721 51.6 13.9 18.4
2019 703 46.5 15.0 19.1
2020 695 48.0 14.4 14.8
2021 588 n/a n/a n/a
2022 573 50.9 11.2 19
2023 560 50.2 11.1 19.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 38.0 16.6 n/a
1989 636 38.5 16.5 n/a
1990 621 31.0 20.0 n/a
1991 589 34.0 17.3 n/a
1992 591 34.3 17.2 n/a
1993 604 35.0 17.3 n/a
1994 599 36.0 16.6 n/a
1995 617 39.0 15.8 n/a
1996 617 39.0 15.8 n/a
1997 603 38.0 15.9 n/a
1998 583 37.0 15.8 n/a
1999 563 41.0 13.7 n/a
2000 546 43.0 12.7 n/a
2001 561 42.5 13.2 n/a
2002 440 34.0 12.9 25.2
2003 440 34.0 12.9 25.2
2004 425 33.2 12.8 24.9
2005 521 34.8 15.0 26.1
2006 518 32.8 15.8 27.3
2007 531 33.0 16.1 22.3
2008 543 31.0 17.5 22
2009 587 38.4 15.3 21.7
2010 620 40.7 15.2 22
2011 631 38.0 16.6 22.5
2012 646 40.0 16.1 21.8
2013 668 43.2 15.4 21.3
2014 690 42.0 16.4 25.1
2015 695 38.0 18.2 20.3
2016 714 39.0 18.3 17.1
2017 740 42.2 17.5 16.5
2018 721 51.6 13.9 18.4
2019 703 46.5 15.0 19.1
2020 695 48.0 14.4 14.8
2021 588 n/a n/a n/a
2022 573 50.9 11.2 19
2023 560 50.2 11.1 19.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Longfellow Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201597.0%96.5%96.5%96.5%17.1%96.5%96.9%17.1%
201698.6%98.5%98.5%98.5%16.1%98.3%98.7%16.1%
201798.8%98.2%98.2%98.2%15.4%98.1%98.8%15.4%
201898.3%97.9%97.9%97.9%15.1%97.8%98.6%15.1%
201998.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%12.1%97.3%98.0%12.1%
202197.4%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.5%98.0%97.6%11.8%
202297.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%13.8%
202397.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.7%97.6%97.6%11.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longfellow Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (3.5%) $13,098 (96.5%) $13,571
2020 $337 (2.3%) $14,037 (97.7%) $14,374
2021 $360 (2.1%) $16,507 (97.9%) $16,867
2022 $360 (2.1%) $16,507 (97.9%) $16,867
2023 $1,053 (5.5%) $18,252 (94.5%) $19,306

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 431st of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)41.349.4
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Education Service District 97)37.748.1
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)53.251.8
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Park Education Service District 97)54.957.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)46.636.2
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Education Service District 97)46.556.1
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)68.640.5
 28.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park Education Service District 97)50.949.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)44.146.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Education Service District 97)54.350.7
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)49.543.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park Education Service District 97)51.245.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Longfellow Elementary School)62.363.4
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oak Park Education Service District 97)70.270.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students703560
 20.3%
African American11894
 20.3%
American Indian00
Asian1911
 42.1%
Hispanic10179
 21.8%
Pacific Islander00
White367266
 27.5%
Two or More Races98108
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.1%19.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Elementary School

Longfellow Elementary School ranks 431st of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Percy Julian Middle School
High : Oak Park & River Forest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Longfellow Elementary School.

Students at Longfellow Elementary School are 48% White, 19% Two or more races, 17% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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