Longfellow Elementary School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
McKinley Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
169 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota | McKinley Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 232 | #206 of 232 |
| National rank | #2571 of 50,301 | #30947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 41.5).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 53.8%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.4).
- •Longfellow Elementary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 169.
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 School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 41.5 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 School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary School: 386. McKinley Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Longfellow Elementary School is 6th of 232 and McKinley Elementary School is 206th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).