Longfellow Elementary vs Raton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Raton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
235 students
Raton High
Raton · Public high · Grades 7–12
350 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Raton, New Mexico | Raton High Raton, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 416 | #112 of 156 |
| National rank | #37683 of 50,301 | #16115 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 235 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Raton | Raton |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 14.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Raton High is the larger school with 350 students compared with 235.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Longfellow Elementary better than Raton High?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary ranks higher (31.3 vs 14.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Longfellow Elementary and Raton High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Raton and Raton in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 235. Raton High: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Raton High rank in New Mexico?
Longfellow Elementary is 120th of 416 and Raton High is 112th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).