LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fargo.k12.nd.us

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School is a public school located in Fargo, North Dakota, serving as part of the Fargo Public Schools district. Situated in a residential neighborhood, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. The school typically emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum designed to meet state standards and prepare them for future academic success.

As a member of the Fargo Public Schools system, Longfellow benefits from the resources and collaborative programming provided by the district. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, often prioritizing family involvement and fostering a sense of belonging among its student body. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, Longfellow Elementary strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere that allows young learners to build the confidence and knowledge necessary for their transition to middle school.

392

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Asian	21
Two or More	16

White
341 (87.0 %)
Asian
21 (5.4 %)
Two or More
16 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)

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:	FARGO 1
Phone:	(701)446-5000
Website:	http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 58