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Longfellow School

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Longfellow School ranks 239 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-6

239^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Longfellow School is an elementary school located in Baker, MT, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 158 students. It is part of the Baker K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 218 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longfellow School's academic performance is generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 33.33% in ELA, 37.91% in Math, and 38.46% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, Longfellow School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.89% in 2023-2024 to 39.87% in 2024-2025, which is higher than the nearby Lincoln School. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.3 compared to Lincoln School's ratio of 10.

Compared to the nearby Plevna School, which is part of the Plevna K-12 Schools district, Longfellow School's performance is generally lower. Plevna School consistently ranks higher in the state (e.g., 56th out of 401 elementary schools in 2024-2025) and has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA (62.86%), Math (51.43%), and Science (60%) compared to Longfellow. Additionally, Longfellow School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 71 out of 123 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 239 out of 401 in the most recent 2024-2025 school year, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other elementary schools in the state.

158

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,066

Per pupil spending ?

39.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313

(406) 778-2426

District: Baker K-12 Schools

Students who attend Longfellow School usually attend:

Middle:	Baker 7-8
High:	Baker High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

American Indian:

3.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 61st percentile in 2013 → 40th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 61st-percentile peak (2013) to 40th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg37%

Montana avg40%

239^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 387Baker K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	239 of 401	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.8	209 of 332	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.4	133 of 329	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	172 of 356	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.6	71 of 123	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.8	108 of 191	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.2	173 of 287	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.8	96 of 246	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.2	97 of 244	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	38.6	181 of 247	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	55.4	119 of 241	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.8	113 of 230	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.5	112 of 234	52.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science38%~ state avg

Mathematics38%~ state avg

English Language Arts33%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Longfellow School	Public	3-6	115 West Lincoln	Baker	59313	Fallon County	Baker K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 778-2426	158	11	14.3	39.9%	146 (92.4%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.6	239^th of 401 public elementary schools	40.4%					(n/a)	33.3	37.9	$16,066
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-2	10 W Center Avenue	Baker	59313	Fallon County	Baker K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 778-2022	101	10	10.0	33.7%	93 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)								(n/a)			$20,330
Plevna School	Public	PK, KG-6	327 N Main St	Plevna	59344	Fallon County	Plevna K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 772-5666	60	9	6.8	45.0%	60 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.7	56^th of 401 public elementary schools	86.0%		81.4	38^th of 212 public elementary schools	82.1%	18	62.9	51.4	$30,984

Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow School

What district is Longfellow School in?

Baker K-12 Schools

Is Longfellow School a good school?

Longfellow School ranks 239^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Longfellow School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 158 students attended Longfellow School.

What is the racial makeup of Longfellow School?

Students at Longfellow School are 92% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Longfellow School attend?

Students who attend Longfellow School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baker 7-8
High : Baker High School

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