Longfellow Middle

1900 Denton St
La Crosse, WI 54601

www.lacrosseschools.org

489 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Longfellow Middle School, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the School District of La Crosse, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students during their adolescent years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Longfellow offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests and talents. The school emphasizes a partnership between families, staff, and the community to create a safe and inclusive learning space. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and building strong student-teacher relationships, Longfellow Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into the high school environment.

489

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	14
Black	15
Asian	54
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
352 (72.0 %)
Asian
54 (11.0 %)
Two or More
52 (10.6 %)
Black
15 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Crosse School District
Phone:	(608)789-7670
Website:	http://www.lacrosseschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 169

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 158