Longfellow Elementary School

Belle Plaine Comm School District
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
286 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School is located in Belle Plaine, Iowa, and serves as a foundational component of the Belle Plaine Community School District. Situated at 707 7th Street, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its young students. As part of a smaller school district, Longfellow typically emphasizes community-oriented education, aiming to foster close relationships between staff, students, and local families while building strong academic and social skills in the early grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Belle Plaine Community School District, which is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and personal development, Longfellow Elementary strives to create a positive educational culture where children can thrive. For those looking for more specific information regarding current staff, school calendars, or academic programs, the district’s official website provides ongoing updates and resources for the local community.
286
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (90.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Belle Plaine Comm School District
Phone: (319)444-3002
Website: http://www.belle-plaine.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Keystone Elementary School
Benton Comm School District
207 Students
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd