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#1199 of 2,228 schools in WA

Longfellow Elementary

Elementary School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA

A Spokane School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207

  • Math 32% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$18,334
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Longfellow Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Longfellow Elementary 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,571/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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

$55,548

Median home value

$246,800

Median rent

$1,127/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Logan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–50.9 mi315Compare →
Bemiss ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.0 mi371Compare →
Alternative Northeast Community Center PreschoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.1 mi15Compare →
Lidgerwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.2 mi309Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Spokane School District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#31 of 57
District spending per student
$18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Longfellow Elementary is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Longfellow Elementary

Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Longfellow Elementary

What grades does Longfellow Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?

Longfellow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 12:1. 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 WA?

Longfellow Elementary ranks #1,199 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Longfellow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Longfellow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

86.6% 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
Area population (ZIP 99207)
34,766
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
32.4
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99207; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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