Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Longfellow School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than 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 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Longfellow School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longfellow School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
25%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
41%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow School's ranking?
Longfellow School is ranked #693 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Longfellow School often compared to?
Longfellow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Lark School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
313 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Longfellow School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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