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#3272 of 3,813 schools in IL

Longfellow Elem School

Elementary School · Rock Island Sd 41 · Rock Island, IL

A Rock Island Sd 41 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4198 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$20,881
Chronic Absenteeism48.8%

Students at Longfellow Elem School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
38%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Longfellow Elem School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,278/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Island), 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

$57,260

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$822/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.8 mi17Compare →
Denkmann Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5K–61.0 mi353Compare →
Lincoln-irving Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–51.2 mi350Compare →
Seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–81.4 mi395Compare →

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.

Rock Island Sd 41

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#10 of 13
District spending per student
$20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Longfellow Elem School is listed in Rock Island SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Longfellow Elem School

Longfellow Elem School is a public elementary school in Rock Island, IL, part of Rock Island Sd 41, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,272 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% 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 6th.

How many students attend Longfellow Elem School?

Longfellow Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School is 13.9:1. 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 #3,272 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Longfellow Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Longfellow Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% 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?

63.2% 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 – 6th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rock Island County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.8%
Area population (ZIP 61201)
37,294
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
37.3
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 61201; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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