Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School?
289 students attend Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School?
Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School part of?
Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School is part of Brunswick Public Schools School District.
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