Longfellow Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/longfellow

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school focuses on building a strong foundation for its students by integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that learners are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Central to the school's mission is the promotion of a supportive community where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources provided by the larger Mesa Public Schools district, Longfellow offers a structured educational program designed to meet state standards while encouraging student creativity and critical thinking. The school remains dedicated to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that helps every student succeed within their neighborhood community.

440

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	366
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
366 (83.2%)
White
36 (8.2%)
Black
19 (4.3%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-6526
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/longfellow
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	50%
Male	220	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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