Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
44%
14%
Black
15%
9%
White
31%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #1230 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
143 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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