Longfellow Elementary School

www.iowacityschools.org/LongfellowES

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located at 1130 Seymour Ave in Iowa City, is a public school serving students in the Iowa City Community School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. Its location in a historic neighborhood of Iowa City contributes to a stable, family-oriented atmosphere where parental involvement is highly encouraged and valued as a key component of the student experience.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for personal expression and enrichment. By fostering an inclusive classroom culture, Longfellow aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for successful transitions to middle school. Through its long-standing presence in the community, the school remains a staple of the Iowa City educational landscape, dedicated to maintaining high expectations for student achievement and character development.

325

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	66
Black	86
Asian	4
Two or More	26

White
143 (44.0%)
Black
86 (26.5%)
Hispanic
66 (20.3%)
Two or More
26 (8.0%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1135
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/LongfellowES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 12

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	47.7%
Male	170	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)