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#2665 of 3,441 schools in OH
Longfellow Primary School
Elementary School · Sidney City · Sidney, OH
A Sidney City elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1250 Park St, Sidney, OH 45365
- Math 52% proficient (2019)
- Reading 52% proficient (2019)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Longfellow Primary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 52% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Longfellow Primary 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sidney), 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
$66,044
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Holy Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 195 | 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.
Sidney City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Longfellow Primary School is listed in Sidney City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Longfellow Primary School
Longfellow Primary School is a public elementary school in Sidney, OH, part of Sidney City, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,665 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Longfellow Primary School
What grades does Longfellow Primary School serve?
Longfellow Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Longfellow Primary School?
Longfellow Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Primary School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longfellow Primary School rank in OH?
Longfellow Primary School ranks #2,665 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Longfellow Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow Primary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Longfellow Primary School a charter school?
No, Longfellow Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longfellow Primary School a Title I school?
No, Longfellow Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow Primary School?
80.2% of students at Longfellow Primary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (937) 497-2264
- Area population (ZIP 45365)
- 28,955
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 45365; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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