Longfellow Elementary School

311 W Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#83 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
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(20-21)
65-69%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
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Hispanic
6%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
17%
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White
77%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School, Emerson Elementary 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 28% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
329 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of CUSD 200 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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