Longfellow Elementary School serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
288 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 Sioux City Community School District.
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