Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
51%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln K-8 District-wide School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School?
334 students attend Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School part of?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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