Longfellow Elementary

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

318

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	20
Black	24
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
247 (77.7 %)
Black
24 (7.5 %)
Two or More
23 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Marion Independent School District
Phone:	(319)377-4691
Website:	http://www.marion-isd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 114

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 68