LONGFELLOW ELEM.
LONGFELLOW ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KANSAS CITY 33 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 260 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 22 teachers, LONGFELLOW ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 2830 Holmes Street in Kansas City, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of the historic Longfellow neighborhood. As part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student body in an urban setting. Its location near downtown Kansas City places it in a community with deep historical roots, and the school acts as a focal point for the families residing in the surrounding area.
The school is known for its commitment to academic development and community engagement, striving to create a supportive environment for elementary-aged children. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a focus on student growth, Longfellow Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of neighborhood pride and belonging. Through various school initiatives and its connection to the broader KCPS network, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational development of the local community.
For more information, contact LONGFELLOW ELEM. at (816) 418-5325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64109-1145
(816) 418-5325
LONGFELLOW ELEM. is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 260 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- KANSAS CITY 33
- Total Students:
- 260
- Teachers:
- 22.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 260 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGFELLOW ELEM. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- White
- 11.2%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.