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Longfellow Elementary School

Summary:

Longfellow Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Fargo, North Dakota, serving a student population of 392. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Fargo 1 School District and the state of North Dakota in academic achievement, ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools statewide.

Longfellow's students excel academically, with 75% proficient or better in math and 67% proficient or better in reading, far surpassing the district and state averages. The school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 87% of students identifying as White, in contrast to nearby schools like Lincoln Elementary (51% White) and Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary (59% White). Longfellow also maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2% to 12%, compared to higher rates at schools like Jefferson Elementary (37%) and Madison Elementary (31%).

The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4% to 10%, suggests it serves a relatively affluent student population, unlike nearby schools such as Jefferson Elementary (75% free/reduced lunch) and Madison Elementary (80% free/reduced lunch). These differences in student demographics and academic performance present opportunities for the Fargo 1 School District to foster greater equity and collaboration across its elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 20 29th Ave NE
       Fargo, ND  58102

(701) 446-5000

District: Fargo 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,869 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ben Franklin Middle School
High:    North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Asian:
5.5%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary School ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Fargo 1 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.03. (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: White (85.2%), Asian (5.5%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 14.6. 14 elementary schools in the Fargo 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Longfellow Elementary School employs 26.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary School is $14,869. 12 elementary schools in the Fargo 1 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Fargo 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Fargo 1 10th of 20 North Dakota 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 ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 75.64 21st 195 89.2%
2013 78.97 17th 217 92.2%
2014 88.12 2nd 217 99.1%
2015 88.38 5th 194 97.4%
2016 85.61 8th 207 96.1%
2017 82.34 29th 202 85.6%
2024 98.03 2nd 50 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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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 629 0 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1989 654 1 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1990 601 0 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1991 577 0 4 2 10 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 588 5 3 0 9 n/a n/a 0 605
1993 585 6 5 0 5 n/a n/a 0 601
1994 550 4 20 4 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 522 6 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1996 522 6 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1997 533 7 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 540 6 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 507 5 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 491 5 6 0 4 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 509 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 489 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 489 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 519 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 502 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2006 507 3 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 352 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 347 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 338 0 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 328 0 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2011 340 1 7 0 1 1 2 0 352
2012 340 2 6 1 1 1 2 0 353
2013 336 4 4 3 2 1 2 0 352
2014 346 6 4 2 2 1 1 0 362
2015 354 7 5 3 3 0 1 0 373
2016 339 6 5 5 5 0 2 0 362
2017 340 6 8 5 5 1 2 0 367
2018 332 1 10 5 6 2 7 0 363
2019 316 1 13 8 3 1 9 0 351
2020 325 5 20 6 4 0 9 0 369
2021 325 6 23 6 0 0 13 0 373
2022 320 6 20 10 1 0 16 0 373
2023 341 4 21 10 0 0 16 0 392
2024 328 5 21 13 0 0 18 0 385

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 645 25.0 25.8 n/a
1989 668 26.0 25.6 n/a
1990 611 24.5 24.9 n/a
1991 593 22.5 26.3 n/a
1992 605 23.5 25.7 1.3
1993 601 31.9 18.8 1.7
1994 580 30.4 19.1 1.7
1995 545 21.5 25.3 1.5
1996 545 21.5 25.3 1.5
1997 559 22.5 24.8 1.3
1998 550 22.5 24.4 2.2
1999 520 21.5 24.2 2.1
2000 506 21.5 23.5 4.5
2001 516 22.0 23.5 4.8
2002 490 20.5 23.9 7.1
2003 490 20.5 23.9 7.1
2004 520 21.0 24.8 3.7
2005 510 21.5 23.7 4.3
2006 518 21.5 24.1 5.2
2007 357 15.0 23.8 4.5
2008 352 15.0 23.5 3.7
2009 349 16.0 21.8 8
2010 337 16.0 21.0 10.4
2011 352 17.0 20.7 9.9
2012 353 n/a n/a 7.4
2013 352 23.9 14.7 6.8
2014 362 25.5 14.1 7.7
2015 373 26.0 14.3 7.5
2016 362 25.0 14.4 8.3
2017 367 25.2 14.5 10.9
2018 363 25.4 14.2 9.1
2019 351 25.4 13.7 7.7
2020 369 25.6 14.3 5.4
2021 373 25.6 14.5 4
2022 373 26.7 13.9 6.4
2023 392 27.2 14.4 9.9
2024 385 26.2 14.6 11.7

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 645 25.0 25.8 n/a
1989 668 26.0 25.6 n/a
1990 611 24.5 24.9 n/a
1991 593 22.5 26.3 n/a
1992 605 23.5 25.7 1.3
1993 601 31.9 18.8 1.7
1994 580 30.4 19.1 1.7
1995 545 21.5 25.3 1.5
1996 545 21.5 25.3 1.5
1997 559 22.5 24.8 1.3
1998 550 22.5 24.4 2.2
1999 520 21.5 24.2 2.1
2000 506 21.5 23.5 4.5
2001 516 22.0 23.5 4.8
2002 490 20.5 23.9 7.1
2003 490 20.5 23.9 7.1
2004 520 21.0 24.8 3.7
2005 510 21.5 23.7 4.3
2006 518 21.5 24.1 5.2
2007 357 15.0 23.8 4.5
2008 352 15.0 23.5 3.7
2009 349 16.0 21.8 8
2010 337 16.0 21.0 10.4
2011 352 17.0 20.7 9.9
2012 353 n/a n/a 7.4
2013 352 23.9 14.7 6.8
2014 362 25.5 14.1 7.7
2015 373 26.0 14.3 7.5
2016 362 25.0 14.4 8.3
2017 367 25.2 14.5 10.9
2018 363 25.4 14.2 9.1
2019 351 25.4 13.7 7.7
2020 369 25.6 14.3 5.4
2021 373 25.6 14.5 4
2022 373 26.7 13.9 6.4
2023 392 27.2 14.4 9.9
2024 385 26.2 14.6 11.7

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 $183 (1.5%) $12,138 (98.5%) $12,321
2020 $483 (4.0%) $11,607 (96.0%) $12,089
2021 $1,225 (8.4%) $13,436 (91.6%) $14,661
2022 $1,410 (9.5%) $13,458 (90.5%) $14,869

Data source: North Dakota 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students351392
 11.7%
African American14
 300%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1321
 61.5%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White316341
 7.9%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.7%9.9%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Longfellow Elementary School.

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

Middle : Ben Franklin Middle School
High : North High School

Yes! Longfellow Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 50 North Dakota elementary schools.

Students at Longfellow Elementary School are 85% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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