Longfellow School

Baker K-12 Schools
115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313
158 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Longfellow School, located at 115 West Lincoln in Baker, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Baker School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for younger students, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Baker, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where educators and staff prioritize student development and foundational skill-building during these critical early years of education.

Beyond the classroom, Longfellow School is characterized by its commitment to the success and well-being of its student body. By maintaining strong ties with local families and utilizing the resources of the broader Baker school system, the school strives to prepare children for their eventual transition to middle and high school. The setting in Baker allows for a personalized approach to teaching, ensuring that students receive the attention and support necessary to thrive both academically and socially within their local community.
158
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    146 (92.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baker K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)778-2426
Website: http://baker.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lincoln School
Baker K-12 Schools
Charter School 107 Students
10 W Center Avenue
Baker, MT 59313 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd