Excellent

#57 of 574 schools in SD

Top 10% in state

Longfellow Elementary - 05

Elementary School · Mitchell School District 17-2

110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD 57301

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

312

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

312

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#57 of 574

In Mitchell

#1 of 6

public schools

In district

#1 of 6

Mitchell School District 17-2

Academic performance

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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About Longfellow Elementary - 05

Longfellow Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Mitchell, SD, part of Mitchell School District 17-2. Longfellow Elementary - 05 serves approximately 312 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Longfellow Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Longfellow Elementary - 05 show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts above district

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
District avg 7.2
SD avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress8.1Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics9.1Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+20.3 pts

Adjusted Percentile87th

Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1

Per-Pupil Spending$10,744

Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Longfellow Elementary - 05 — Students at Longfellow Elementary - 05 score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

38.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 62.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 62.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

77%

ELA

77%

2010

Math

77%

ELA

72%

2011

Math

77%

ELA

77%

2012

Math

82%

ELA

77%

2014

Math

47%

ELA

52%

2015

Math

42%

ELA

52%

2016

Math

47%

ELA

52%

2017

Math

52%

ELA

62%

2018

Math

57%

ELA

52%

2019

Math

57%

ELA

52%

2020*

Math

62%

ELA

62%

2021*

Math

62%

ELA

62%

2022

Math

67%

ELA

62%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.

How Longfellow Elementary - 05 Compares

See how Longfellow Elementary - 05 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

8.4/10

90th percentile in SD

Academic

9.1/10

Excellent

Growth

8.1/10

Excellent

Environment

8.2/10

Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

39%

Teaching Staff

10:1 student-teacher ratio

30 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

9.3%

Location

110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD 57301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Longfellow Elementary - 05 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hanson Elementary - 06 (rated 9.1/10, 12.0 miles away, in nearby Alexandria), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 (rated 8.3/10, 12.4 miles away, in nearby Mount Vernon), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Ethan Elementary - 02 (rated 7.7/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby Ethan), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mitchell, see our Mitchell schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Mitchell High School - 01 Mitchell	0.6 mi	909	7.6
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 Mitchell	1.0 mi	382	6.1
Abbott House High School - 07 Mitchell	1.0 mi	30	4.0
Abbott House Elementary - 06 Mitchell	1.0 mi	8	—
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 Mitchell	1.3 mi	444	7.2
Mitchell Middle School - 02 Mitchell	1.2 mi	609	5.9
MITCHELL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mitchell	1.6 mi	139	7.4
JOHN PAUL II ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mitchell	1.6 mi	102	6.6
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 Alexandria	7.6 mi	7	—
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 Alexandria	7.6 mi	5	—
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 Mitchell	9.1 mi	24	—
Ethan Elementary - 02 Ethan	11.5 mi	161	7.7
Ethan High School - 01 Ethan	11.5 mi	87	9.2
Ethan Jr. High - 03 Ethan	11.5 mi	43	7.6
Upland Colony Elementary - 05 Forestburg	11.7 mi	40	6.9
Hanson High School - 01 Alexandria	12.0 mi	127	7.9
Hanson Middle School - 02 Alexandria	12.0 mi	75	7.6
Hanson Elementary - 06 Alexandria	12.0 mi	145	9.1
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10 Alexandria	15.0 mi	10	—
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 Mount Vernon	12.4 mi	117	8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,671

Median Home Value

$191,300

Median Rent

$775/mo

Population

19,142

College Educated

25.1%

Homeownership

63.1%

Avg Commute

12.4 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

40.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Longfellow Elementary - 05

What grades does Longfellow Elementary - 05 serve?

Longfellow Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Longfellow Elementary - 05?

Longfellow Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary - 05?

The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary - 05 is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Longfellow Elementary - 05 rank in SD?

Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks #57 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Longfellow Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?

Longfellow Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Elementary - 05?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow Elementary - 05 has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Longfellow Elementary - 05 a charter school?

No, Longfellow Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Longfellow Elementary - 05 a Title I school?

No, Longfellow Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow Elementary - 05?

38.5% of students at Longfellow Elementary - 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.