Very Good
#455 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Longfellow Elementary
Elementary School · Marion Independent School District
2900 8th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Marion. Learn more
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Iowa schools
#455 of 1,280
In Marion
#8 of 15
public schools
In district
#1 of 5
Marion Independent School District
Academic performance
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Longfellow Elementary
Elementary School in Marion · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Longfellow Elementary
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school in Marion, IA, part of Marion Independent School District. Longfellow Elementary serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Longfellow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 1,280 schools in IA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- IA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Longfellow Elementary Compares
See how Longfellow Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2900 8th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Longfellow Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Echo Hill Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Novak Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Indian Creek Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Marion, see our Marion schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Marion Intermediate School Marion | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Wilkins Elementary School Marion | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Vernon Middle School Marion | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Marion | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Marion High School Marion | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Starry Elementary School Marion | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Indian Creek Elementary School Marion | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Linn-Mar High School Marion | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School Marion | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Novak Elementary School Marion | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Linn Grove Elementary School Marion | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Excelsior Middle School Marion | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Bowman Woods Elementary School Cedar Rapids | 2.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Oak Ridge Middle School Marion | 3.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School Marion | 3.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Echo Hill Elementary Marion | 3.2 mi | 8.5 |
| CEDAR VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cedar Rapids | 3.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Kenwood Leadership Academy School Cedar Rapids | 3.4 mi | 4.5 |
| George Washington High School Cedar Rapids | 3.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Erskine Elementary School Cedar Rapids | 4.2 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,463
Median Home Value
$232,900
Median Rent
$963/mo
Population
42,732
College Educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Avg Commute
19.1 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
40.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Council Bluffs, IA | 7.2 |
| ST PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Davenport, IA | 7.2 |
| Adel Elementary School Adel, IA | 7.3 |
| Carrie Lee Elementary Decorah, IA | 7.3 |
| Kingsley Elementary School Waterloo, IA | 7.3 |
| Odebolt Elementary-Ida Grove Ida Grove, IA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Longfellow Elementary
What grades does Longfellow Elementary serve?
Longfellow Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longfellow Elementary rank in IA?
Longfellow Elementary ranks #455 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Longfellow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Longfellow Elementary a charter school?
No, Longfellow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longfellow Elementary a Title I school?
No, Longfellow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow Elementary?
37.7% of students at Longfellow Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (319) 377-4691
Resources & Links
District
Marion Independent School District- District Enrollment
- 2,167
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,528
- District Rank
- #1 of 5
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