Longfellow Elementary School

Longfellow Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2011 S 10th St,  Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs Community School District
4.0
462 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Garry Milbourn
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65.5%
Science
35.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
520:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
67.8%
Hispanic
20.6%
Two or more races
5%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/6/2015
My kids love this school!!! The staff at Longfellow are truly AMAZING!! They all give 110% to giving each child the best education, and are a very family oriented school, and a great place to be!!
5.0 parent
8/8/2012
My kids love this school!! The Principal until school year 2012 needed a refresher in how to deal with parents....now we have a new principal, lets see how he does. They have done some construction and now have a wonderful lunchroom and an amazing library! Great teachers are all the rave at this ele...
1.0 parent
7/25/2010
The principal is very rude towards parents and their involvement. It is almost like she discourages parents to be close to their children.
5.0 parent
4/12/2010
Longfellow is a great school. They are always having fun family activities such as reading on the lawn or come read in your pajamas while enjoying pizza, they also have an annual carnival that is a huge hit for the kids. The teashers are great and the principal is very involved. I also have a child...

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Longfellow Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Council Bluffs, IA and is served by the Council Bluffs Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Longfellow Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $211,286. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thomas Jefferson High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, Lewis Central Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Council Bluffs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Longfellow Elementary School.

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