HENRY W LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Henry W Longfellow Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Wheeling CCSD 21 school district, located in Buffalo Grove, IL with about 384 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Henry W 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.

Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School, located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is part of the highly regarded Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance foundational skill development with social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to student growth and family engagement. Longfellow Elementary benefits from a robust curriculum that integrates technology and innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, the school works closely with parents and the surrounding Buffalo Grove community to ensure that students feel empowered, challenged, and well-supported throughout their early formative years.

For more information, contact Henry W Longfellow Elem School at (847) 520-2755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 S Arlington Hts
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-3245
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HENRY W LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Buffalo Grove, IL with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wheeling CCSD 21
Total Students:
384
Teachers:
24.68
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 384 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY W LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.6%
Asian
12.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.