LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Longfellow Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Iowa City Comm School District school district, located in Iowa City, IA with about 335 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Longfellow Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 1130 Seymour Ave in Iowa City, is a public school serving students in the Iowa City Community School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. Its location in a historic neighborhood of Iowa City contributes to a stable, family-oriented atmosphere where parental involvement is highly encouraged and valued as a key component of the student experience.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for personal expression and enrichment. By fostering an inclusive classroom culture, Longfellow aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for successful transitions to middle school. Through its long-standing presence in the community, the school remains a staple of the Iowa City educational landscape, dedicated to maintaining high expectations for student achievement and character development.

For more information, contact Longfellow Elementary School at (319) 688-1135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1130 Seymour Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Iowa City, IA with about 335 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
335
Teachers:
25.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 335 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.9%
Black or African American
8.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.