Longfellow Elementary

loes.hcpss.org

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located in the Wilde Lake community of Columbia, Maryland, is part of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Longfellow places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school within the Columbia cluster.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Longfellow Elementary is known for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to support student achievement. The school utilizes the comprehensive resources provided by the Howard County district to offer a variety of enrichment programs, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities. With its prime location in Columbia, the school benefits from the neighborhood's focus on community-centric education, making it a focal point for families in the 21044 area.

478

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	129
Black	165
Asian	37
Two or More	43

Black
165 (34.5 %)
Hispanic
129 (27.0 %)
White
104 (21.8 %)
Two or More
43 (9.0 %)
Asian
37 (7.7 %)

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:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-6879
Website:	http://loes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
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 28

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	50.6%
Male	236	49.4%

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