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 · Marion, IA
A Marion Independent School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
2900 8th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Marion.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Longfellow Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,463
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Starry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 376 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion Independent School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Longfellow Elementary is listed in Marion Independent School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Longfellow Elementary
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school in Marion, IA, part of Marion Independent School District, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (319) 377-4691
- Area population (ZIP 52302)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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