Enrollment
235
Elementary
DISTRICT 241 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RATON·NCES 350219000499
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY
700 EAST 4TH, RATON, NM 87740 · (575) 445-9261 · Colfax County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL235 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
226 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 62 | 26% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 66 | 28% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within RATON. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY this school | 235 | 96.2% | N/A |
| RATON INTERMEDIATE RATON | 246 | 99.6% | 33.1% |
| LA PROMESA ELEMENTARY BELEN | 230 | 100.0% | 31.2% |
| HAGERMAN ELEMENTARY HAGERMAN | 217 | 98.6% | 37.7% |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY LOVINGTON | 228 | 100.0% | 23.4% |
| PERALTA ELEMENTARY LOS LUNAS | 227 | 100.0% | 40.3% |
Matched among New Mexico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Colfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 235 | #285 of 490 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #156 of 318 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.7% | #200 of 334 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 96.2% | #313 of 393 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.9% | #266 of 287 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
235
+14 (+6%) vs 2020
+24% since 1990-91, when it was 189
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 235 | 18 | 13.1:1 | 96% (226) |
| 2023-24 | 238 | 19 | 12.5:1 | 63% (150) |
| 2022-23 | 251 | 19 | 13.2:1 | 39% (98) |
| 2020-21 | 221 | 16 | 13.8:1 | 100% (221) |
| 2017-18 | 242 | 16.5 | 14.7:1 | 100% (242) |
| 2015-16 | 311 | 22 | 14.1:1 | 100% (311) |
| 2010-11 | 261 | 16 | 16.3:1 | 65% (170) |
| 2000-01 | 245 | 16 | 15.3:1 | 84% (207) |
| 1990-91 | 189 | 10 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (242 to 235); teachers up 9% (16.5 to 18).
About LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school in RATON, New Mexico. The school's 235 students are in pre-K through 2.
The 3 schools of RATON, including LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY, enroll 831 students.
By race and ethnicity, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is 78% Hispanic. The school is also 20% White. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Colfax County residents. By the diversity index, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY comes in at 35%.
Dividing enrollment by its 18 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 13.1:1. Elementary schools in New Mexico average about 12.9:1, a similar figure. LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY reports 96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is close to the 96% average for public schools in Colfax County.
Colfax County has these Census figures: median household income is about $53,554, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 13%. LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is among the 16 public schools in Colfax County.
RATON INTERMEDIATE is the public school closest to LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY, about 0.5 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY has an NCES locale of Town: Remote.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 6%, from 221 to 235.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Colfax County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,322
Census ACS
Median income
$53,554
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,378 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RATON
- RATON HIGHHigh · 350 students
- RATON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 246 students
Other schools in RATON
- RATON HIGHHigh · 350 students
- RATON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 246 students
Other Longfellow Elementary schools
36 other US public schools in 18 states are named Longfellow Elementary. LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is the 34th largest of the 37.
- LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARYALBUQUERQUE, NM · 168 students
- Longfellow ElementaryLong Beach, CA · 904 students
- Longfellow ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 780 students
- Longfellow ElementaryMilwaukee, WI · 773 students
- Longfellow ElementaryRiverside, CA · 701 students
Nearby schools
- RATON INTERMEDIATE0.5 mi · 246
- RATON HIGH1.3 mi · 350
- Fisher's Peak Elementary School17.5 mi · 393
- Trinidad High School19.4 mi · 204
- Trinidad Middle School19.4 mi · 172
- Primero Elementary School25.5 mi · 111
Frequently asked questions
About LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARYHow many students attend LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY?
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 235 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY serve?
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is approximately 13.1:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY?
At LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 20% White, 78% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY?
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is overseen by RATON in Colfax County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.