Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
55%
34%
Black
23%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
211 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.
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