Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Longfellow Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in OH)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Primary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Primary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
71%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Primary School?
303 students attend Longfellow Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Longfellow Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Primary School?
Longfellow Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longfellow Primary School offer ?
Longfellow Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Primary School part of?
Longfellow Primary School is part of Sidney City School District.
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