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Longfellow Elementary School

Summary:

Longfellow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Salida, Colorado, serving 455 students in grades K-4. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Math proficiency.

Longfellow Elementary stands out for its strong performance across various metrics. The school ranks in the top 16% of Colorado elementary schools, with a 4-star rating. It is especially effective in supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 20th out of 365 Colorado elementary schools for this population. Longfellow also performs well for both female and male students, placing in the top 25% of the state. Compared to the nearby Salida Montessori Charter School, Longfellow has a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and other racial minority students.

While Longfellow Elementary is a high-performing school, there may be opportunities to further improve its academic outcomes, particularly in areas where it is still slightly below the state average, such as 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math proficiency. The school's consistent academic excellence and its ability to support diverse student populations make it a valuable asset to the Salida School District.


Detail:

Public K-4

 425 West 7th Street
       Salida, CO  81201-1947

(719) 530-5260

District: Salida School District No. R-32

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,530 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Salida Middle School
High:    Salida High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
15.4%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary School ranks better than 83.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (15.4%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary School is $14,530.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Longfellow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Longfellow Elementary School 154th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Longfellow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Longfellow Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.32 422nd 808 47.8%
2005 49.95 462nd 823 43.9%
2006 57.24 388th 829 53.2%
2007 56.61 413th 852 51.5%
2008 60.95 359th 849 57.7%
2009 61.64 362nd 872 58.5%
2010 69.56 290th 925 68.6%
2011 55.42 460th 935 50.8%
2012 66.83 329th 935 64.8%
2013 75.19 225th 954 76.4%
2014 62.52 358th 962 62.8%
2015 64.64 291st 938 69.0%
2016 58.04 342nd 914 62.6%
2017 59.66 324th 929 65.1%
2018 63.92 296th 917 67.7%
2019 71.09 251st 965 74.0%
2022 66.14 288th 921 68.7%
2023 70.61 241st 933 74.2%
2024 81.82 154th 943 83.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.33 124th 308 59.7%
2019 68.27 65th 332 80.4%
2023 80.80 29th 265 89.1%
2024 84.21 20th 365 94.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.98 271st 690 60.7%
2019 69.65 200th 758 73.6%
2022 73.28 130th 595 78.2%
2023 62.15 219th 642 65.9%
2024 76.11 126th 684 81.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.78 237th 693 65.8%
2019 62.14 250th 764 67.3%
2022 49.33 295th 594 50.3%
2023 65.88 196th 649 69.8%
2024 75.90 144th 683 78.9%
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Rank History for White students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.38 202nd 596 66.1%
2022 55.20 207th 454 54.4%
2023 49.37 266th 525 49.3%
2024 71.18 125th 539 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Longfellow Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 607 3 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1989 615 3 0 58 2 n/a n/a 0 678
1990 635 2 0 57 2 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 633 4 0 69 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1992 639 1 2 84 8 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 633 0 2 74 7 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 634 4 2 67 8 n/a n/a 0 715
1995 593 1 2 55 14 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 593 1 2 55 14 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 577 3 3 51 10 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 541 3 4 59 5 n/a n/a 0 612
1999 562 1 6 71 6 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 375 0 7 43 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2001 339 0 4 40 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 317 0 5 30 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 317 0 5 30 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 353 0 4 33 5 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 370 0 4 42 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 352 0 4 39 3 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 373 0 5 41 6 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 360 1 4 46 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 343 0 2 49 3 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 346 1 3 57 5 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 323 0 4 71 3 0 11 0 412
2012 303 0 4 65 5 0 10 0 387
2013 319 2 3 66 4 0 16 0 410
2014 337 2 2 69 4 0 11 0 425
2015 352 4 2 68 2 0 15 0 443
2016 349 3 0 62 1 0 16 0 431
2017 345 4 1 60 0 0 19 0 429
2018 344 3 2 67 1 0 18 0 435
2019 323 4 1 66 2 0 20 0 416
2020 338 3 2 63 4 0 18 0 428
2021 333 3 2 59 3 0 18 0 418
2022 345 2 1 64 2 0 16 0 430
2023 362 1 2 74 2 0 14 0 455
2024 369 0 2 69 0 0 7 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longfellow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 33.9 19.6 n/a
1989 678 32.9 20.6 24.5
1990 696 31.8 21.8 24.9
1991 707 34.1 20.7 26
1992 734 33.8 21.7 24
1993 716 34.2 20.9 26.1
1994 715 37.0 19.3 28.4
1995 665 38.0 17.5 36.5
1996 665 38.0 17.5 36.5
1997 644 39.0 16.5 34
1998 612 39.0 15.7 24.8
1999 646 42.9 15.1 25.5
2000 427 40.2 10.6 43.6
2001 386 27.1 14.2 35.8
2002 355 28.2 12.6 36.3
2003 355 28.2 12.6 36.3
2004 395 25.0 15.8 37
2005 419 27.6 15.2 41.5
2006 398 25.5 15.6 36.2
2007 425 26.4 16.1 33.9
2008 414 27.3 15.2 38.2
2009 397 28.5 13.9 41.1
2010 412 28.4 14.4 35.9
2011 412 27.0 15.2 41.3
2012 387 27.5 14.0 45.2
2013 410 28.6 14.3 45.9
2014 425 29.0 14.6 44.2
2015 443 29.0 15.2 42
2016 431 30.0 14.3 40.6
2017 429 30.0 14.2 38.2
2018 435 30.0 14.4 39.8
2019 416 30.0 13.8 39.7
2020 428 30.0 14.2 45.6
2021 418 31.4 13.2 39.2
2022 430 30.0 14.3 35.8
2023 455 31.3 14.5 35.6
2024 447 29.0 15.4 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longfellow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 33.9 19.6 n/a
1989 678 32.9 20.6 24.5
1990 696 31.8 21.8 24.9
1991 707 34.1 20.7 26
1992 734 33.8 21.7 24
1993 716 34.2 20.9 26.1
1994 715 37.0 19.3 28.4
1995 665 38.0 17.5 36.5
1996 665 38.0 17.5 36.5
1997 644 39.0 16.5 34
1998 612 39.0 15.7 24.8
1999 646 42.9 15.1 25.5
2000 427 40.2 10.6 43.6
2001 386 27.1 14.2 35.8
2002 355 28.2 12.6 36.3
2003 355 28.2 12.6 36.3
2004 395 25.0 15.8 37
2005 419 27.6 15.2 41.5
2006 398 25.5 15.6 36.2
2007 425 26.4 16.1 33.9
2008 414 27.3 15.2 38.2
2009 397 28.5 13.9 41.1
2010 412 28.4 14.4 35.9
2011 412 27.0 15.2 41.3
2012 387 27.5 14.0 45.2
2013 410 28.6 14.3 45.9
2014 425 29.0 14.6 44.2
2015 443 29.0 15.2 42
2016 431 30.0 14.3 40.6
2017 429 30.0 14.2 38.2
2018 435 30.0 14.4 39.8
2019 416 30.0 13.8 39.7
2020 428 30.0 14.2 45.6
2021 418 31.4 13.2 39.2
2022 430 30.0 14.3 35.8
2023 455 31.3 14.5 35.6
2024 447 29.0 15.4 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longfellow Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,574
2020 $11,353
2021 $12,567
2022 $12,352
2023 $14,530

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 251st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 241st of 933 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)41.843
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salida School District No. R-32)41.843
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)4337.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Salida School District No. R-32)4337.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)61.762.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salida School District No. R-32)61.762.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)6768.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Salida School District No. R-32)6768.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)52.653.3
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Salida School District No. R-32)58.159.4
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Longfellow Elementary School)56.153.6
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Salida School District No. R-32)50.944.9
 6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students416455
 9.4%
African American41
 75%
American Indian22
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic6674
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White323362
 12.1%
Two or More Races2014
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%35.6%
 4.1%

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Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Salida Middle School
High : Salida High School

Longfellow Elementary School ranks 154th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Longfellow Elementary School are 83% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Longfellow Elementary School.


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