LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Longfellow Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Council Bluffs Comm School District school district, located in Council Bluffs, IA with about 572 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Longfellow Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Longfellow Elementary School, located at 2011 S 10th St in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Dedicated to the development of elementary-aged students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards, character development, and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, fostering partnerships between educators, students, and families to promote academic success and a sense of belonging.
The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school. By offering various programs and initiatives, Longfellow strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that each child has access to the resources necessary to reach their potential. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused mission, Longfellow Elementary remains a vital pillar of the Council Bluffs educational system.
For more information, contact Longfellow Elementary School at (712) 328-6522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Council Bluffs, IA with about 572 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Council Bluffs Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 572
- Teachers:
- 38.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 572 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.