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Longfellow Elementary School

Summary:

Longfellow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 598 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Idaho Falls District, which is ranked 52 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longfellow Elementary consistently outperforms the Idaho Falls District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency, with 48.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math compared to 40.1% for the district and 42.2% for the state. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (18.8%) than the state average, though it is still lower than some nearby schools like Dora Erickson Elementary (28.2%) and Theresa Bunker Elementary (26.0%). Longfellow also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.27%) compared to nearby schools like Dora Erickson Elementary (75.33%) and Linden Park Elementary (63.4%).

While Longfellow's academic performance is strong, the school has a higher percentage of White students (81.94%) compared to nearby schools like Ethel Boyes Elementary (60.88%) and Dora Erickson Elementary (59.33%), suggesting a need to explore strategies to attract and support a more diverse student body. Overall, Longfellow appears to be serving a relatively more advantaged student population, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance, but the school's higher chronic absenteeism rate and lower diversity may be areas that require further attention and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2500 South Higbee Avenue
       Idaho Falls, ID  83404-7103

(208) 525-7648

District: Idaho Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,960 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle Rock Middle School
High:    Skyline Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  598

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.3% Help


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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary School ranks better than 52.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.61. (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 $5,960, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Longfellow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Longfellow Elementary School 143rd of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Longfellow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Idaho Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Falls District 52nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district 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 ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 70.92 74th 335 77.9%
2009 65.39 109th 349 68.8%
2010 59.72 149th 356 58.1%
2011 50.70 209th 359 41.8%
2012 54.19 170th 354 52.0%
2013 54.72 190th 357 46.8%
2015 55.02 102nd 226 54.9%
2016 46.64 131st 240 45.4%
2017 53.27 137th 292 53.1%
2018 42.13 149th 254 41.3%
2019 43.23 97th 171 43.3%
2021 48.22 84th 166 49.4%
2022 48.07 100th 188 46.8%
2023 60.31 93rd 252 63.1%
2024 51.61 143rd 301 52.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 75th 121 38.0%
2023 65.74 10th 16 37.5%
2024 58.33 28th 69 59.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.22 82nd 121 32.2%
2023 48.88 13th 16 18.8%
2024 46.99 42nd 69 39.1%
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Rank History for White students at Longfellow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.83 15th 37 59.5%
2024 62.27 47th 135 65.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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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Data source: Idaho 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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 628 628
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 408 408
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 439 439
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 444 444
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 449 449
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 449 449
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 518 518
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 531 531
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 503 503
2001 443 1 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 382 1 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 382 1 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 418 3 16 26 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 459 5 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 420 6 5 31 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 443 6 3 35 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 421 5 5 45 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 433 6 6 43 5 n/a n/a 0 493
2010 431 3 6 51 3 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 413 4 7 58 4 4 4 0 494
2012 429 4 5 63 6 1 10 0 518
2013 447 4 4 62 5 1 12 0 535
2014 456 1 5 70 6 0 9 0 547
2015 443 1 1 73 4 0 8 0 530
2016 427 2 3 58 2 0 18 0 510
2017 435 4 1 64 2 0 19 0 525
2018 441 4 1 65 1 0 16 0 528
2019 459 5 1 56 3 0 25 0 549
2020 448 3 0 64 4 0 23 0 542
2021 415 3 0 52 3 0 26 0 499
2022 452 1 0 77 2 0 24 0 556
2023 490 2 0 75 1 4 26 0 598

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 628 26.0 24.1 7.5
1992 408 22.5 18.1 6.9
1993 439 22.3 19.7 6.2
1994 444 21.3 20.8 6.1
1995 449 24.0 18.7 11.6
1996 449 24.0 18.7 11.6
1997 435 23.0 18.9 9.7
1998 518 26.5 19.5 6.2
1999 531 23.5 22.6 9
2000 503 21.7 23.2 8.9
2001 468 21.6 21.7 11.1
2002 406 20.2 20.1 13.8
2003 406 20.2 20.1 13.8
2004 463 22.4 20.7 13.4
2005 494 21.9 22.6 14
2006 463 21.3 21.7 16.4
2007 487 22.2 21.9 13.1
2008 476 22.2 21.4 18.1
2009 493 22.8 21.6 18.1
2010 494 22.7 21.6 21.9
2011 494 25.4 19.4 26.5
2012 518 n/a n/a 39.8
2013 535 22.2 24.0 41.3
2014 547 21.8 25.0 42
2015 530 23.0 23.0 45.8
2016 510 21.0 24.2 38.8
2017 525 21.6 24.2 35.8
2018 528 22.7 23.1 31.1
2019 549 22.1 24.8 30.4
2020 542 22.3 24.2 32.5
2021 499 22.0 22.6 25.5
2022 556 22.0 25.2 19.4
2023 598 25.5 23.4 32.3

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 628 26.0 24.1 7.5
1992 408 22.5 18.1 6.9
1993 439 22.3 19.7 6.2
1994 444 21.3 20.8 6.1
1995 449 24.0 18.7 11.6
1996 449 24.0 18.7 11.6
1997 435 23.0 18.9 9.7
1998 518 26.5 19.5 6.2
1999 531 23.5 22.6 9
2000 503 21.7 23.2 8.9
2001 468 21.6 21.7 11.1
2002 406 20.2 20.1 13.8
2003 406 20.2 20.1 13.8
2004 463 22.4 20.7 13.4
2005 494 21.9 22.6 14
2006 463 21.3 21.7 16.4
2007 487 22.2 21.9 13.1
2008 476 22.2 21.4 18.1
2009 493 22.8 21.6 18.1
2010 494 22.7 21.6 21.9
2011 494 25.4 19.4 26.5
2012 518 n/a n/a 39.8
2013 535 22.2 24.0 41.3
2014 547 21.8 25.0 42
2015 530 23.0 23.0 45.8
2016 510 21.0 24.2 38.8
2017 525 21.6 24.2 35.8
2018 528 22.7 23.1 31.1
2019 549 22.1 24.8 30.4
2020 542 22.3 24.2 32.5
2021 499 22.0 22.6 25.5
2022 556 22.0 25.2 19.4
2023 598 25.5 23.4 32.3

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 $861 (14.4%) $5,099 (85.6%) $5,960

Data source: Idaho 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 97th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 252 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)53.653.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)45.146.4
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)48.249.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)42.740.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)48.148.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)42.340.2
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)60.351.3
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)45.438.1
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)31.544.5
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)33.436
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)53.351.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)47.544.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary School)52.453.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)40.638.6
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)6565.8
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)51.947.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Longfellow Elementary School)46.749.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho Falls District)38.437.8
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Longfellow Elementary School)4640.7
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Idaho Falls District)52.635.1
 17.5%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary School)56.754.4
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)49.148
 1.1%
   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 Students549598
 8.9%
African American52
 60%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5675
 33.9%
Pacific Islander04
White459490
 6.8%
Two or More Races2526
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%32.3%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 598 students attended Longfellow Elementary School.

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

Middle : Eagle Rock Middle School
High : Skyline Senior High School

Students at Longfellow Elementary School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Longfellow Elementary School ranks 143rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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