Longfellow School

115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 158 students in grades 3-6, Longfellow School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Longfellow School's student population of 158 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
158 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Longfellow School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#336 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
10%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
92%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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 Montana.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Longfellow School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow School's ranking?
Longfellow School is ranked #336 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
158 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Longfellow School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Baker K-12 Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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