LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School is a public school located in Hastings, Nebraska, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Hastings Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young children.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building strong community ties and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. By prioritizing small-group instruction and maintaining a dedicated teaching staff, Longfellow Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of curiosity and a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

305

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	113
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	5

White
165 (54.1%)
Hispanic
113 (37.0%)
Two or More
17 (5.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.6%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
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:	HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)461-7584
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 55

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 58