LONGFELLOW SCHOOL-PORTLAND
Longfellow School-Portland is a public elementary school that is part of the Portland Public Schools school district, located in Portland, ME with about 346 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Longfellow School-Portland has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 School, located on Stevens Avenue in Portland, Maine, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, it is a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth while prioritizing the social and emotional well-being of its diverse student body.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Longfellow integrates various enrichment programs designed to engage students in both the arts and sciences. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Portland community, encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Longfellow strives to cultivate lifelong learners within a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere.
For more information, contact Longfellow School-Portland at (207) 874-8195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
LONGFELLOW SCHOOL-PORTLAND is a public school in Portland, ME with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portland Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 346
- Teachers:
- 24.4
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 346 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGFELLOW SCHOOL-PORTLAND is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.