Longfellow Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marion, Illinois 62959 · Marion CUSD 2
#764 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#23774 of 50,301 nationally
About Longfellow Elem School
Longfellow Elem School is a public elementary located in Marion, in the Marion CUSD 2 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 764th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 261.
There are 8 schools in Marion; Longfellow Elem School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Longfellow Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Longfellow Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students · 783 m away
Marion Jr High School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 871 m away
Washington Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 1.9 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 2.7 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students · 3.2 km away
Herrin Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students · 11 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Johnston City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
270 students · 11 km away
Washington Middle School
Johnston City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
296 students · 11 km away
Johnston City High School
Johnston City · Public high · Grades 9–12
328 students · 12 km away
Crab Orchard High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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261 students
Jefferson Park School
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261 students
Ridge Family Center for Learning
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261 students
Rock Cut Elem School
Loves Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
261 students
Winola Elementary School
Viola · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
Braeside Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Longfellow Elem School a good school?
Longfellow Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 52.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #764 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Longfellow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Longfellow Elem School ranks #764 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #23774 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School had 261 students in 2025.
Is Longfellow Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Longfellow Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Longfellow Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Longfellow Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.