Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
22%
12%
White
48%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln K-8 District-wide School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School?
340 students attend Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School part of?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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