Longfellow Elementary School serves 130 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
15%
17%
White
70%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
130 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Westerville City School District.
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