Longfellow Elementary School

Summary:

Longfellow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belle Plaine, Iowa, serving 286 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Belle Plaine Community School District, which is ranked 224 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longfellow Elementary has shown mixed performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests. While the school performs above the state average in some grade levels and subjects, it also lags behind in others. For example, in 2023-2024, 94.7% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.5%. However, only 50% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 76.3%. The school has also seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.96% in 2020-2021 to 44.06% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, Longfellow Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as South Tama County Elementary, in certain subject areas and grade levels, it lags behind others, like Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary, which consistently ranks higher in the state. Additionally, Longfellow Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.6, compared to nearby schools like Dysart-Geneseo Elementary (12.1) and Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary (12.2).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 707 7th St
       Belle Plaine, IA  52208


(319) 444-3002

District: Belle Plaine Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,593 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary School ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.42. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary School is $13,593.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Longfellow Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Belle Plaine Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Plaine Community School District 224th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Longfellow Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 38.64 470th 626 24.9%
2013 27.71 527th 624 15.5%
2014 29.42 494th 603 18.1%
2015 44.80 425th 616 31.0%
2016 50.27 370th 599 38.2%
2017 58.80 280th 574 51.2%
2018 61.10 250th 567 55.9%
2019 67.71 194th 603 67.8%
2021 66.03 181st 567 68.1%
2022 57.99 263rd 574 54.2%
2023 60.93 236th 565 58.2%
2024 57.42 278th 557 50.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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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 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1989 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1990 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1991 114 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1992 120 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1993 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1994 107 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1995 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1996 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1997 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1998 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 102 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 109 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2002 81 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2003 81 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2004 72 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2005 80 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2006 78 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2007 87 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2008 100 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2009 88 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2010 104 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 107
2011 319 8 3 5 0 0 0 0 335
2012 340 12 1 12 0 0 0 0 365
2013 330 16 2 10 0 0 0 0 358
2014 316 14 2 6 0 0 1 0 339
2015 306 14 2 2 1 0 0 0 325
2016 284 4 3 0 1 0 1 0 293
2017 277 6 3 1 1 0 6 0 294
2018 271 3 3 5 1 0 10 0 293
2019 250 2 2 4 1 0 9 0 268
2020 262 2 2 7 1 0 11 0 285
2021 254 1 1 8 0 0 12 0 276
2022 262 0 1 11 0 0 18 0 292
2023 258 0 2 13 0 0 13 0 286

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 110 6.0 18.3 13.6
1989 114 0.6 190.0 21.1
1990 126 6.0 21.0 18.3
1991 115 6.0 19.1 13
1992 121 7.0 17.2 15.7
1993 120 5.5 21.8 19.2
1994 109 5.5 19.8 18.3
1995 137 7.5 18.3 14.6
1996 137 7.5 18.3 14.6
1997 131 7.5 17.5 19.1
1998 133 10.0 13.3 22.6
1999 121 10.0 12.1 25.6
2000 104 9.0 11.6 16.3
2001 113 9.0 12.6 20.4
2002 84 8.1 10.4 25
2003 84 8.1 10.4 25
2004 75 6.7 11.2 32
2005 83 7.0 11.9 26.5
2006 83 8.3 10.0 33.7
2007 88 7.0 12.6 27.3
2008 101 7.6 13.3 28.7
2009 91 7.7 11.8 36.3
2010 107 7.7 13.9 46.7
2011 335 23.0 14.5 38.2
2012 365 22.7 16.0 41.9
2013 358 22.2 16.0 43.9
2014 339 23.2 14.5 44.8
2015 325 24.0 13.5 42.8
2016 293 22.0 13.3 37.9
2017 294 21.2 13.8 35.7
2018 293 20.8 14.0 33.8
2019 268 21.6 12.4 38.8
2020 285 21.5 13.2 42.5
2021 276 20.4 13.5 37
2022 292 19.4 15.0 39.7
2023 286 19.5 14.6 44.1

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 110 6.0 18.3 13.6
1989 114 0.6 190.0 21.1
1990 126 6.0 21.0 18.3
1991 115 6.0 19.1 13
1992 121 7.0 17.2 15.7
1993 120 5.5 21.8 19.2
1994 109 5.5 19.8 18.3
1995 137 7.5 18.3 14.6
1996 137 7.5 18.3 14.6
1997 131 7.5 17.5 19.1
1998 133 10.0 13.3 22.6
1999 121 10.0 12.1 25.6
2000 104 9.0 11.6 16.3
2001 113 9.0 12.6 20.4
2002 84 8.1 10.4 25
2003 84 8.1 10.4 25
2004 75 6.7 11.2 32
2005 83 7.0 11.9 26.5
2006 83 8.3 10.0 33.7
2007 88 7.0 12.6 27.3
2008 101 7.6 13.3 28.7
2009 91 7.7 11.8 36.3
2010 107 7.7 13.9 46.7
2011 335 23.0 14.5 38.2
2012 365 22.7 16.0 41.9
2013 358 22.2 16.0 43.9
2014 339 23.2 14.5 44.8
2015 325 24.0 13.5 42.8
2016 293 22.0 13.3 37.9
2017 294 21.2 13.8 35.7
2018 293 20.8 14.0 33.8
2019 268 21.6 12.4 38.8
2020 285 21.5 13.2 42.5
2021 276 20.4 13.5 37
2022 292 19.4 15.0 39.7
2023 286 19.5 14.6 44.1

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $495 (3.6%) $13,099 (96.4%) $13,593

Data source: Iowa 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 194th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 236th of 565 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)7160.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belle Plaine Community School District)7160.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)58.167.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belle Plaine Community School District)58.167.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)83.973.5
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Plaine Community School District)83.973.5
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)83.973.5
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belle Plaine Community School District)83.973.5
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)8089.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Plaine Community School District)8089.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)7686.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belle Plaine Community School District)7686.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)84.470.7
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Plaine Community School District)84.470.7
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary School)78.173.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Belle Plaine Community School District)78.173.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268286
 6.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White250258
 3.2%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%44.1%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Elementary School

Students at Longfellow Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Longfellow Elementary School.

Longfellow Elementary School ranks 278th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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