- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mitchell, SD
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 464839000441
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary - 05 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary - 05 has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Mitchell, SD.
School address
District: Mitchell School District 17-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464839000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary - 05 held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 464839000441 · Mitchell, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 9.7:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High School - 01 (879 students)
Longfellow Elementary - 05 held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School - 01
879 students
- Mitchell Middl
Mitchell Middle School - 02
578 students
- L. B. Williams
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
438 students
- Gertie Belle R
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
379 students
- This school 290
Longfellow Elementary - 05
290 students
- Rosedale Colon 21
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
21 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary - 05 reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elementary - 05 compares
Longfellow Elementary - 05 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 27% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 19% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Longfellow Elementary - 05 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Mitchell School District 17-2 reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Elementary - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Elementary - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Mitchell
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Standard public school
438 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Standard public school
379 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
Standard public school
21 students 21:1 students per teacher
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Standard public school
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary - 05
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary - 05?
Longfellow Elementary - 05 has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mitchell, SD. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary - 05 is 9.7:1, which is 29% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow Elementary - 05?
36.5% of students at Longfellow Elementary - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary - 05?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary - 05 is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Mitchell, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary - 05?
Longfellow Elementary - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow Elementary - 05 rank among elementary schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Mitchell, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mitchell on the city page.
What other schools are in Mitchell School District 17-2?
Besides Longfellow Elementary - 05, Mitchell School District 17-2 also operates Mitchell High School - 01 (879 students), Mitchell Middle School - 02 (578 students), and L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 (438 students). See the Mitchell School District 17-2 district page for the complete list.