Longfellow Elementary School serves 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
19%
5%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
194 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Colorado state average of 16:1.
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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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