LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

231

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	20
Black	156
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
156 (67.5 %)
White
36 (15.6 %)
Hispanic
20 (8.7 %)
Two or More
8 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-5325
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 30

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 19