Longfellow School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)33%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
44%
12%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
456 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Longfellow School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Bridgeport School District.
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