LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located in the historic North End neighborhood of Boise, Idaho, is a public school within the Boise School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school serves a diverse population of students in grades K-5. It is situated in a charming, residential area, which allows for a high level of parent involvement and a tight-knit school culture that emphasizes both educational excellence and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated teaching staff and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Longfellow places a significant emphasis on traditional academic foundations while also integrating modern technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future success. Because of its location in one of Boise’s most established neighborhoods, the school often acts as a hub for local families, maintaining a small-school feel while benefiting from the resources and oversight of the larger Boise School District.

255

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	26
Asian	8
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
207 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (10.2 %)
Two or More
13 (5.1 %)
Asian
8 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-5450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	51.4%
Male	124	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)