Longfellow Elementary School

Summary:

Longfellow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 255. The school consistently outperforms the Boise Independent District and the state of Idaho in academic assessments, with 69.1% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 75% proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages.

Longfellow Elementary has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Idaho elementary schools. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 81.18% of students identifying as White, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 8.24%. This is significantly lower than the rates seen in some nearby schools, such as Taft Elementary (99.26%) and Whittier Elementary (98.78%), suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic performance and overall school environment.

While Longfellow Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, it is interesting to note the performance of some nearby schools, such as Highlands Elementary and Washington Elementary, which also consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state. Additionally, Longfellow Elementary has seen a fluctuation in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.1% in 2020-2021 to 19.0% in 2021-2022, which is an area the school may want to monitor and address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1511 North 9th Street
       Boise, ID  83702-3614


(208) 854-5450

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,983 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Junior High School
High:    Boise Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 8th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Longfellow Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary School is $8,983. 24 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37th of 77 Idaho 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 ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 76.54 48th 335 85.7%
2009 81.72 32nd 349 90.8%
2010 82.53 22nd 356 93.8%
2011 79.01 36th 359 90.0%
2012 82.63 25th 354 92.9%
2013 88.06 4th 357 98.9%
2015 95.39 2nd 226 99.1%
2016 89.74 14th 240 94.2%
2017 87.03 26th 292 91.1%
2018 92.20 11th 254 95.7%
2019 92.30 6th 171 96.5%
2022 78.92 39th 188 79.3%
2023 90.86 26th 252 89.7%
2024 82.64 51st 301 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 266 266
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 276 276
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 296 296
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 306 306
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 285 285
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 285 285
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 285 285
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 301 301
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 281 281
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 263 263
2001 228 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 185 4 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2003 185 4 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2004 172 11 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2005 180 5 11 14 2 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 160 3 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2007 161 3 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2008 184 5 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 222 7 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 235 7 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 254 3 5 11 0 0 1 0 274
2012 267 4 6 14 0 0 6 0 297
2013 290 2 5 13 0 0 8 0 318
2014 297 5 3 19 0 0 10 0 334
2015 300 3 4 24 2 0 11 0 344
2016 307 6 2 24 2 0 13 0 354
2017 312 3 4 20 0 1 13 0 353
2018 291 2 5 18 0 1 13 0 330
2019 302 2 4 20 0 1 14 0 343
2020 293 2 5 21 0 1 15 0 337
2021 187 0 1 19 0 1 8 0 216
2022 215 0 5 30 0 2 12 0 264
2023 207 0 8 26 0 1 13 0 255

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
1991 266 11.5 23.1 19.2
1992 276 13.5 20.4 21.7
1993 296 16.1 18.4 21.3
1994 306 14.5 21.1 18.6
1995 285 15.4 18.5 17.2
1996 285 15.4 18.5 17.2
1997 285 16.7 17.1 16.5
1998 301 16.7 18.0 24.3
1999 281 14.6 19.2 23.8
2000 263 16.4 16.0 23.2
2001 243 16.5 14.7 20.2
2002 213 13.1 16.3 29.6
2003 213 13.1 16.3 29.6
2004 210 10.5 20.0 30.5
2005 212 12.0 17.7 29.2
2006 183 11.4 16.1 25.1
2007 186 11.0 16.9 27.4
2008 210 10.2 20.6 13.8
2009 245 13.9 17.6 12.2
2010 257 13.5 18.9 13.2
2011 274 19.5 14.0 14.2
2012 297 17.5 16.9 18.2
2013 318 17.5 18.1 20.1
2014 334 17.4 19.1 19.2
2015 344 18.0 19.1 17.4
2016 354 19.0 18.6 15.5
2017 353 18.5 19.0 13.6
2018 330 18.2 18.1 13
2019 343 18.1 18.9 13.1
2020 337 17.6 19.1 11
2021 216 14.7 14.6 11.1
2022 264 15.5 17.0 6.8
2023 255 16.5 15.4 8.2

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
1991 266 11.5 23.1 19.2
1992 276 13.5 20.4 21.7
1993 296 16.1 18.4 21.3
1994 306 14.5 21.1 18.6
1995 285 15.4 18.5 17.2
1996 285 15.4 18.5 17.2
1997 285 16.7 17.1 16.5
1998 301 16.7 18.0 24.3
1999 281 14.6 19.2 23.8
2000 263 16.4 16.0 23.2
2001 243 16.5 14.7 20.2
2002 213 13.1 16.3 29.6
2003 213 13.1 16.3 29.6
2004 210 10.5 20.0 30.5
2005 212 12.0 17.7 29.2
2006 183 11.4 16.1 25.1
2007 186 11.0 16.9 27.4
2008 210 10.2 20.6 13.8
2009 245 13.9 17.6 12.2
2010 257 13.5 18.9 13.2
2011 274 19.5 14.0 14.2
2012 297 17.5 16.9 18.2
2013 318 17.5 18.1 20.1
2014 334 17.4 19.1 19.2
2015 344 18.0 19.1 17.4
2016 354 19.0 18.6 15.5
2017 353 18.5 19.0 13.6
2018 330 18.2 18.1 13
2019 343 18.1 18.9 13.1
2020 337 17.6 19.1 11
2021 216 14.7 14.6 11.1
2022 264 15.5 17.0 6.8
2023 255 16.5 15.4 8.2

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.
Finances

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 $449 (5.0%) $8,534 (95.0%) $8,983

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 252 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)90.282.3
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.650.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)81.375
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)50.848.8
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)73.477.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.651.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)76.674
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.553.4
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)59.257.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)44.250.5
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)77.661.3
 16.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)59.755.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Longfellow Elementary School)73.172.7
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)79.272.6
 6.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343255
 25.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic2026
 30%
Pacific Islander11
White302207
 31.5%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%8.2%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Elementary School

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

Middle : North Junior High School
High : Boise Senior High School

Students at Longfellow Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Longfellow Elementary School ranks 51st of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Longfellow Elementary 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 Idaho Department of Education.

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