Longfellow Elementary School

Salida School District No. R-32
425 WEST 7TH STREET
SALIDA, CO 81201
449 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Salida, Colorado, serving students in the Salida School District R-32. As a foundational part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the well-being of its young learners. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while cultivating a sense of belonging within the Salida area.

The school benefits from its location in a close-knit mountain town, often integrating the unique character of the community into its educational approach. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s latest updates, academic programs, and administrative information through their official website at [www.salidaschools.com](http://www.salidaschools.com). As part of the Salida School District, Longfellow Elementary remains committed to maintaining high educational standards and providing the resources necessary for its students to thrive in their early academic years.
449
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    376 (83.7%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (13.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    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: Salida School District No. R-32
Phone: (719)530-5260
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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
Kindergarten 81
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 99
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Salida Montessori Charter School
State Charter School Institute
Charter School 186 Students
1040 I STREET
SALIDA, CO 81211 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th