Very Good
#696 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 18% in state
Longfellow Elem School
Elementary School · Oak Park Esd 97 · Oak Park, IL
An Oak Park Esd 97 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
715 Highland Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Longfellow Elem School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Longfellow Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,941/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), 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
$132,841
Median home value
$470,100
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| St Catherine Siena-st Lucy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oak Park Esd 97
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $23,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Longfellow Elem School is listed in Oak Park ESD 97; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Longfellow Elem School
Longfellow Elem School is a public elementary school in Oak Park, IL, part of Oak Park Esd 97, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Longfellow Elem School
What grades does Longfellow Elem School serve?
Longfellow Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longfellow Elem School rank in IL?
Longfellow Elem School ranks #696 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Longfellow Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Longfellow Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow Elem School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Longfellow Elem School a charter school?
No, Longfellow Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longfellow Elem School a Title I school?
No, Longfellow Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow Elem School?
18.0% of students at Longfellow Elem School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (708) 524-3060
- Area population (ZIP 60304)
- 17,218
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 60304; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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