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#32 of 603 schools in MT

Top 5% in state

Longfellow School

Elementary School · Bozeman Elem · Bozeman, MT

A Bozeman Elem elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT 59771

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$10,840
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Longfellow School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

2.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Longfellow 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,212/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bozeman Online Charter SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–80.5 mi32Compare →
Learning Circle Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi1Compare →
Hawthorne SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.6 mi334Compare →
Irving SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.6 mi184Compare →

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.

Bozeman Elem

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$10,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Longfellow School is listed in Bozeman Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Longfellow School

Longfellow School is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Bozeman Elem, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Longfellow School

What grades does Longfellow School serve?

Longfellow School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Longfellow School?

Longfellow School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School?

The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Longfellow School rank in MT?

Longfellow School ranks #32 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Longfellow School's MySchoolScout rating?

Longfellow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Longfellow School a charter school?

No, Longfellow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Longfellow School a Title I school?

No, Longfellow School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow School?

2.2% of students at Longfellow 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
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Gallatin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
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 · 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.
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.
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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