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Longfellow School

Summary:

Longfellow School is an elementary school located in Baker, Montana, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 158 students. It is part of the Baker K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 165 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longfellow School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.41%) compared to the state average, with lower representation of minority students. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state in mathematics, but underperforms in reading and science. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 71st out of 123 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 209th out of 332 in 2022-2023, with a 2 to 3-star rating on the SchoolDigger scale. Longfellow School also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Lincoln School.

While Longfellow School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the Baker K-12 Schools district, it lags behind the nearby Plevna School, which is ranked 40th out of 332 elementary schools in Montana and has significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics and reading. Additionally, Longfellow School has seen a steady decline in the percentage of non-white students, from 4.69% in 2020-2021 to 7.59% in 2022-2023, which is worth monitoring to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 115 West Lincoln
       Baker, MT  59313

(406) 778-2426

District: Baker K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,341 Help


Students who attend Longfellow School usually attend:

Middle:    Baker 7-8
High:    Baker High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
American Indian:
3.2%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longfellow School ranks worse than 63% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), American Indian (3.2%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow School is $17,341.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Baker K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baker K-12 Schools 165th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Longfellow School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.48 112th 234 52.1%
2007 56.83 113th 230 50.9%
2010 55.37 119th 241 50.6%
2011 38.60 181st 247 26.7%
2012 61.21 97th 244 60.2%
2013 60.78 96th 246 61.0%
2015 44.17 173rd 287 39.7%
2016 46.76 108th 191 43.5%
2019 42.60 71st 123 42.3%
2021 57.45 172nd 356 51.7%
2022 65.44 133rd 329 59.6%
2023 43.83 209th 332 37.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Longfellow School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 83 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1999 84 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2000 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2002 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2003 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2004 55 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2005 51 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 55
2006 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2007 48 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2008 65 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 67
2009 74 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 78
2010 83 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 87
2011 96 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 102
2012 90 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 95
2013 121 0 1 3 2 0 4 0 131
2014 122 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 129
2015 126 0 0 6 4 0 4 0 140
2016 137 0 0 4 1 0 5 0 147
2017 141 1 0 4 1 0 5 0 152
2018 133 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 142
2019 129 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 139
2020 132 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 140
2021 122 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 128
2022 146 0 0 5 2 0 2 0 155
2023 146 1 0 4 5 0 2 0 158

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 85 8.2 10.4 18.8
1999 85 8.3 10.2 27.1
2000 78 6.4 12.2 21.8
2001 62 6.3 9.8 29
2002 72 6.6 10.9 22.2
2003 72 6.6 10.9 22.2
2004 57 6.6 8.6 17.5
2005 55 6.2 8.9 36.4
2006 56 6.2 9.0 26.8
2007 49 6.2 7.9 18.4
2008 67 6.4 10.5 22.4
2009 78 6.4 12.2 30.8
2010 87 7.3 11.8 33.3
2011 102 7.0 14.4 27.5
2012 95 7.2 13.1 20
2013 131 11.1 11.7 23.7
2014 129 12.0 10.6 15.5
2015 140 12.0 11.6 17.1
2016 147 13.0 11.3 27.9
2017 152 13.9 10.8 24.3
2018 142 10.3 13.7 31
2019 139 9.1 15.1 23.7
2020 140 9.2 15.1 19.3
2021 128 9.0 14.2 n/a
2022 155 10.3 14.9 n/a
2023 158 10.7 14.6 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 85 8.2 10.4 18.8
1999 85 8.3 10.2 27.1
2000 78 6.4 12.2 21.8
2001 62 6.3 9.8 29
2002 72 6.6 10.9 22.2
2003 72 6.6 10.9 22.2
2004 57 6.6 8.6 17.5
2005 55 6.2 8.9 36.4
2006 56 6.2 9.0 26.8
2007 49 6.2 7.9 18.4
2008 67 6.4 10.5 22.4
2009 78 6.4 12.2 30.8
2010 87 7.3 11.8 33.3
2011 102 7.0 14.4 27.5
2012 95 7.2 13.1 20
2013 131 11.1 11.7 23.7
2014 129 12.0 10.6 15.5
2015 140 12.0 11.6 17.1
2016 147 13.0 11.3 27.9
2017 152 13.9 10.8 24.3
2018 142 10.3 13.7 31
2019 139 9.1 15.1 23.7
2020 140 9.2 15.1 19.3
2021 128 9.0 14.2 n/a
2022 155 10.3 14.9 n/a
2023 158 10.7 14.6 n/a

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,241
2021 $18,697
2022 $13,665
2023 $17,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow 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 71st of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 209th of 332 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students139158
 13.7%
African American11
American Indian05
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White129146
 13.2%
Two or More Races52
 60%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow School

Students at Longfellow School are 92% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Longfellow School.

Students who attend Longfellow School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baker 7-8
High : Baker High School

Longfellow School ranks 209th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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