LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY

RATON
700 EAST 4TH
RATON, NM 87740
235 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary is a public school located in Raton, New Mexico, serving the educational needs of the local community. As part of the Raton Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in their early elementary years. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners grow both intellectually and socially within the small-town context of Raton.

The school is dedicated to the success of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a commitment to community involvement. By utilizing its official website, Longfellow Elementary maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding school activities, district policies, and academic resources. As a central institution in the area, it plays a vital role in the initial stages of the public education pipeline for children living in Colfax County.
235
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    184 (78.3%)
  • White
    47 (20.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • 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: RATON
Phone: (575)445-9261
Website: http://www.ratonschools.com/leshome.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 226
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
Pre-Kindergarten 62
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 66
Gender Ratio
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