- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minot, ND
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381303000441
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Dakota schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 381303000441 · Minot, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Longfellow Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school
Longfellow Elementary School
435 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elementary School compares
Longfellow Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 17% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 74% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Longfellow Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Minot
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
John Hoeven Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
South Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Perkett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Longfellow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.