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Longfields Elementary

Summary:

Longfields Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Forestville, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 295. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, consistently outperforming the district and the state of Maryland in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Longfields Elementary had 38.1% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 10.8% for the district and 24.1% for the state. In ELA, the school had 59.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 36.1% for the district and 48.4% for the state. Longfields Elementary has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 636th out of 867 Maryland elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 254th out of 859 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools district, Longfields Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Longfields had 38.1% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 6.8% at Francis Scott Key Elementary and 9.8% at Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS. Longfields Elementary's success can be attributed to factors such as its academic focus, low student-teacher ratio, and effective resource allocation, which could serve as a model for other schools in the district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 3300 Newkirk Ave
       Forestville, MD  20747-4360

(301) 817-0455

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,379 Help


Students who attend Longfields Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Drew-Freeman Middle
High:    Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.5%
Hispanic:
28.8%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longfields Elementary ranks better than 70.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.67. (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: African American (68.5%), Hispanic (28.8%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfields Elementary is 11, which is the 8th best among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfields Elementary is $22,379, which is the 16th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Longfields Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Longfields Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.88 363rd 803 54.8%
2005 71.35 230th 805 71.4%
2006 61.72 339th 804 57.8%
2007 45.37 496th 818 39.4%
2008 36.55 606th 838 27.7%
2009 41.38 571st 850 32.8%
2010 26.83 703rd 855 17.8%
2011 28.35 674th 853 21.0%
2012 40.08 590th 857 31.2%
2013 15.25 764th 847 9.8%
2014 34.65 636th 867 26.6%
2015 32.29 554th 859 35.5%
2016 38.70 490th 845 42.0%
2017 31.51 548th 847 35.3%
2018 48.18 409th 857 52.3%
2019 43.38 440th 853 48.4%
2021 33.25 440th 802 45.1%
2022 58.76 338th 862 60.8%
2023 49.21 371st 855 56.6%
2024 67.67 254th 859 70.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longfields Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.54 328th 546 39.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Longfields Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.53 383rd 796 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Longfields Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.23 377th 788 52.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Longfields Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.22 220th 504 56.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State 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: Maryland State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2022

Open Quote This is my son's first year in PGCPS and at LES. He is in the TAG program and his experience has been wonderful! The LES staff is supportive and awesome! I love that parents are kept well informed about all things related to their child's progress and the operation of the school. Longfields Elementary - it's where leopards leap for excellence!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 3, 2018

Open Quote I have two boys goes to longfield elementary school u I love it Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Open Quote Great School. My daughter is in TAG and is having a wonderful experience. Students and teachers are all very engaged. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Longfields Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 106 453 14 2 7 n/a n/a 0 582
1990 111 431 8 1 7 n/a n/a 0 558
1991 107 449 11 2 7 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 111 498 14 2 4 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 84 508 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 608
1994 54 526 7 3 3 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 37 584 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 37 584 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 27 617 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 39 625 8 12 5 n/a n/a 0 689
1999 32 659 6 8 4 n/a n/a 0 709
2000 23 659 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 12 735 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 759
2002 9 641 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 663
2003 9 641 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 663
2004 18 534 3 13 5 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 11 556 1 15 5 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 6 393 5 16 3 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 7 346 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 373
2008 5 322 1 17 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 6 330 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 2 341 1 35 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 2 370 1 30 2 1 19 0 425
2012 3 342 0 36 2 4 17 0 404
2013 6 299 2 50 1 3 12 0 373
2014 9 308 2 60 1 0 10 0 390
2015 9 308 3 54 1 0 9 0 384
2016 3 297 2 61 0 0 5 0 368
2017 11 250 1 49 1 0 2 0 314
2018 8 220 1 52 1 0 1 0 283
2019 8 217 1 52 2 1 2 0 283
2020 7 224 2 59 1 1 2 0 296
2021 9 223 4 66 0 1 2 0 305
2022 6 203 1 84 0 0 1 0 295
2023 4 202 0 85 0 0 4 0 295

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 Longfields Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 582 28.5 20.4 n/a
1990 558 27.0 20.6 23.1
1991 576 28.0 20.5 20.5
1992 629 30.7 20.4 27.5
1993 608 28.7 21.2 28.5
1994 593 27.7 21.4 36.4
1995 632 29.8 21.2 41.9
1996 632 29.8 21.2 41.9
1997 667 31.3 21.3 49.3
1998 689 37.0 18.6 47
1999 709 37.1 19.1 62.8
2000 697 40.6 17.2 63.8
2001 759 42.4 17.9 64.4
2002 663 52.4 12.7 66.8
2003 663 52.4 12.7 66.8
2004 573 54.0 10.6 55.1
2005 588 35.0 16.8 53.7
2006 423 29.0 14.6 54.8
2007 373 26.5 14.1 53.1
2008 349 24.5 14.2 57
2009 359 22.5 16.0 45.1
2010 380 22.1 17.1 59.2
2011 425 23.4 18.1 58.1
2012 404 23.3 17.3 63.1
2013 373 21.5 17.3 69.7
2014 390 23.8 16.3 66.9
2015 384 23.0 16.6 72.9
2016 368 25.0 14.7 71.5
2017 314 24.7 12.6 78.3
2018 283 22.5 12.5 76.3
2019 283 21.2 13.3 76.3
2020 296 21.7 13.6 77
2021 305 21.7 14.0 73.8
2022 295 23.6 12.5 45.1
2023 295 26.8 11.0 88.1

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 Longfields Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 582 28.5 20.4 n/a
1990 558 27.0 20.6 23.1
1991 576 28.0 20.5 20.5
1992 629 30.7 20.4 27.5
1993 608 28.7 21.2 28.5
1994 593 27.7 21.4 36.4
1995 632 29.8 21.2 41.9
1996 632 29.8 21.2 41.9
1997 667 31.3 21.3 49.3
1998 689 37.0 18.6 47
1999 709 37.1 19.1 62.8
2000 697 40.6 17.2 63.8
2001 759 42.4 17.9 64.4
2002 663 52.4 12.7 66.8
2003 663 52.4 12.7 66.8
2004 573 54.0 10.6 55.1
2005 588 35.0 16.8 53.7
2006 423 29.0 14.6 54.8
2007 373 26.5 14.1 53.1
2008 349 24.5 14.2 57
2009 359 22.5 16.0 45.1
2010 380 22.1 17.1 59.2
2011 425 23.4 18.1 58.1
2012 404 23.3 17.3 63.1
2013 373 21.5 17.3 69.7
2014 390 23.8 16.3 66.9
2015 384 23.0 16.6 72.9
2016 368 25.0 14.7 71.5
2017 314 24.7 12.6 78.3
2018 283 22.5 12.5 76.3
2019 283 21.2 13.3 76.3
2020 296 21.7 13.6 77
2021 305 21.7 14.0 73.8
2022 295 23.6 12.5 45.1
2023 295 26.8 11.0 88.1

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 Longfields Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $745 (4.5%) $15,647 (95.5%) $16,392
2020 $781 (5.2%) $14,118 (94.8%) $14,900
2021 $955 (6.0%) $14,954 (94.0%) $15,909
2022 $2,343 (11.3%) $18,310 (88.7%) $20,653
2023 $2,510 (11.2%) $19,868 (88.8%) $22,379

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfields Elementary

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 440th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 371st of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students283295
 4.2%
African American217202
 6.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5285
 63.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White84
 50%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.3%88.1%
 11.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfields Elementary

Students who attend Longfields Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drew-Freeman Middle
High : Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

Students at Longfields Elementary are 68% African American, 29% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Longfields Elementary.

Longfields Elementary ranks 254th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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