Longfellow School

lo.bsd7.org

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow School is a historic elementary school located in the heart of Bozeman, Montana, operating as part of the Bozeman School District (BSD7). Known for its long-standing presence in the community, the school serves students in grades K-5 and prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Its location on South Tracy Street places it within an established neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families and emphasizing a strong connection between the school and the surrounding community.

The school is dedicated to academic excellence and the holistic development of its students, aligning its curriculum with the broader standards of the Bozeman School District. Beyond core academic subjects, Longfellow places a significant focus on social-emotional learning, inclusivity, and preparing students for future success. With a commitment to small-community values despite the growth of the Bozeman area, Longfellow remains a well-regarded institution that balances traditional educational practices with modern instructional techniques to meet the needs of its diverse student body.

289

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
267 (92.4%)
Two or More
9 (3.1%)
Hispanic
8 (2.8%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Bozeman Elem
Phone:	(406)522-6150
Website:	http://lo.bsd7.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 1

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	52.9%
Male	136	47.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th