Longfellow Elem School

(630)682-2080

www.cusd200.org

329 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located at 311 W Seminary Ave in Wheaton, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Community Unit School District 200, the school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It serves the local Wheaton community by prioritizing academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a close-knit neighborhood atmosphere.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. Longfellow offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives, Longfellow Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

329

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	20
Black	14
Asian	26
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
253 (76.9 %)
Asian
26 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.1 %)
Black
14 (4.3 %)
Two or More
14 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	CUSD 200
Phone:	(630)682-2080
Website:	http://www.cusd200.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 60