Longfellow Elementary School

2003 5th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#325 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
46%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
57%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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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 Nebraska.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
384 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
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 Scottsbluff School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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