Kennedy-Longfellow
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 · Cambridge
#788 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#31084 of 50,301 nationally
About Kennedy-Longfellow
Kennedy-Longfellow is a public elementary located in Cambridge, in the Cambridge school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 215 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 788th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 215.
There are 18 schools in Cambridge; Kennedy-Longfellow ranks 17th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)7.2
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 Kennedy-Longfellow by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kennedy-Longfellow
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vassal Lane Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students · 0 m away
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Cambridge · Charter high · Grades 6–12
251 students · 230 m away
Cambridge Street Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students · 484 m away
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students · 816 m away
Cambridgeport
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students · 913 m away
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Cambridge · Charter other · Grades PK–12
890 students · 1.2 km away
John M Tobin
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 1.4 km away
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
250 students · 1.5 km away
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
553 students · 1.5 km away
E Somerville Community
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Essex Elementary
Essex · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Cold Spring
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Mary M Lynch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
Perry Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
213 students
Plum Cove School
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
Merrimac · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
217 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kennedy-Longfellow a good school?
Kennedy-Longfellow has a Success Index (US) of 41.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #788 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. 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 Kennedy-Longfellow rank in Massachusetts?
Kennedy-Longfellow ranks #788 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #31084 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kennedy-Longfellow?
Kennedy-Longfellow had 215 students in 2025.
Is Kennedy-Longfellow a elementary school or a high school?
Kennedy-Longfellow is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kennedy-Longfellow?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kennedy-Longfellow; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.