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#284 of 864 schools in NM
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
Longfellow Elementary
Elementary School · RATON
700 EAST 4TH, Raton, NM 87740
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NM statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#284 of 864
In Raton
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
RATON
School environment
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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About Longfellow Elementary
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school in Raton, NM, part of RATON. Longfellow Elementary serves approximately 238 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Longfellow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 864 schools in NM.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Longfellow Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63%
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
Location
700 EAST 4TH, Raton, NM 87740
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Longfellow Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MAXWELL ELEMENTARY (rated 9.7/10, 25.5 miles away, in nearby Maxwell), which scores notably higher. Another option is CIMARRON ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 37.9 miles away, in nearby Cimarron), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Primero Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 25.5 miles away, in nearby Weston), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Raton, see our Raton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
15 within 37.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RATON INTERMEDIATE Raton | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| RATON HIGH Raton | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Fisher's Peak Elementary School Trinidad | 17.5 mi | 4.4 |
| HOLY TRINITY ACADEMY Trinidad | 19.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Trinidad High School Trinidad | 19.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Trinidad Middle School Trinidad | 19.4 mi | 6.0 |
| MAXWELL MIDDLE Maxwell | 25.5 mi | — |
| MAXWELL HIGH Maxwell | 25.5 mi | 7.8 |
| MAXWELL ELEMENTARY Maxwell | 25.5 mi | 9.7 |
| Hoehne Schools Hoehne | 26.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Primero Junior-Senior High School Weston | 25.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Primero Elementary School Weston | 25.5 mi | 7.7 |
| CIMARRON ELEMENTARY Cimarron | 37.9 mi | 8.2 |
| CIMARRON MIDDLE Cimarron | 37.9 mi | 8.8 |
| CIMARRON HIGH Cimarron | 37.9 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87740 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,856
Median Home Value
$157,000
Median Rent
$734/mo
Population
7,055
College Educated
19.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Median Age
46.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY Deming, NM | 6.9 |
| WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY Hobbs, NM | 6.9 |
| ALBUQUERQUE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL Albuquerque, NM | 7.0 |
| BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY Lovington, NM | 7.0 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Las Cruces, NM | 7.0 |
| DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY Belen, NM | 7.0 |
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 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 12.5:1. 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 NM?
Longfellow Elementary ranks #284 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Longfellow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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?
63.0% 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Colfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (575) 445-9261
Resources & Links
District
RATON- District Enrollment
- 833
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,353
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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