Longfellow Elem School

(630)682-2080

www.cusd200.org

318 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located at 311 W Seminary Ave in Wheaton, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Community Unit School District 200, the school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It serves the local Wheaton community by prioritizing academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a close-knit neighborhood atmosphere.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. Longfellow offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives, Longfellow Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

318

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	29
Black	14
Asian	15
Two or More	21

White
239 (75.2%)
Hispanic
29 (9.1%)
Two or More
21 (6.6%)
Asian
15 (4.7%)
Black
14 (4.4%)

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:	CUSD 200
Phone:	(630)682-2080
Website:	http://www.cusd200.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 59