Longfellow School-Portland

longfellow.portlandschools.org

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow School, located on Stevens Avenue in Portland, Maine, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, it is a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth while prioritizing the social and emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Longfellow integrates various enrichment programs designed to engage students in both the arts and sciences. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Portland community, encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Longfellow strives to cultivate lifelong learners within a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere.

263

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow School-Portland
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	10
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
205 (77.9%)
Two or More
23 (8.7%)
Black
22 (8.4%)
Hispanic
10 (3.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)874-8195
Website:	http://longfellow.portlandschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 16

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 38