LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Longfellow Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rock Island SD 41 school district, located in Rock Island, IL with about 273 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 4198 7th Ave in Rock Island, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Rock Island-Milan School District #41. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing foundational education for children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school operates within a district that emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Rock Island community, benefiting from the district's broader initiatives to improve student achievement and provide equitable educational resources. Longfellow typically offers various support services, extracurricular opportunities, and programs designed to engage students in meaningful learning experiences. By maintaining a focus on grade-level expectations and character development, Longfellow Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Longfellow Elem School at (309) 793-5975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.