Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry W Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry W Longfellow Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry W Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Henry W Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Henry W Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Grove Early Learning Center, Earl Pritchett School, Edgar A Poe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Henry W Longfellow Elementary School?
493 students attend Henry W Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Henry W Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry W Longfellow Elementary School?
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry W Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Henry W Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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