LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Longfellow Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion Independent School District school district, located in Marion, IA with about 296 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 17 teachers, Longfellow Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located in Marion, Iowa, is a key component of the Marion Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, Longfellow emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and creating a sense of belonging for its young learners.
The school is known for its community-oriented approach, utilizing its location on 8th Avenue to stay connected with families in Marion. Through its integration with the broader Marion Independent School District, Longfellow benefits from district-wide resources and educational standards designed to encourage both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. For parents and community members, the school serves as a hub for early education and a starting point for a student's long-term academic journey.
For more information, contact Longfellow Elementary at (319) 377-4691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
http://www.marion-isd.org
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, IA with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Marion Independent School District
- Total Students:
- 296
- Teachers:
- 17.89
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 296 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.