At a glance
Reported students
234
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
271
Longfellow Elementary: 234 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
What the reported data says about Longfellow Elementary
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sheboygan. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Sheboygan Area School District. NCES reports 234 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (27.4%) and White (23.1%). English learners represent 24.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Longfellow Elementary
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.1%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black9%
- Asian22.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sheboygan Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
252 reported students
Pigeon River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
254 reported students
Sheboygan Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
213 reported students
Cooper Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
Etude Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
190 reported students
Sheridan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
Public schools near Longfellow Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan Leadership Academy Elementary · Charter · Sheboygan Area School District | PK–08 | 213 | 0.5 mi |
| Sheridan Elementary Elementary · Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 286 | 0.6 mi |
| James Madison Elementary Elementary · Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 327 | 1.1 mi |
| Grant Elementary Elementary · Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 337 | 1.4 mi |
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 472 | 1.5 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary Elementary · Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 252 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary
What grades does Longfellow Elementary serve?
Longfellow Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sheboygan Area School District.
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary reported 234 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 234 students and 25.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Longfellow Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Longfellow Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sheboygan Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Longfellow Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Longfellow Elementary in?
Longfellow Elementary is part of Sheboygan Area School District, based in Sheboygan, WI, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Longfellow Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sheboygan Leadership Academy (0.5 mi), Sheridan Elementary (0.6 mi), James Madison Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.