Longfellow Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
251 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Raton School District.
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