Enrollment
303
Elementary
DISTRICT 347 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIDNEY CITY·NCES 391000301634
Longfellow Primary School
1250 Park St, Sidney, OH 45365 · (937) 497-2264 · Shelby County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL303 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.6:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
252 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 43%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 98 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 91 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 114 | 38% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 54% · 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 Sidney City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Longfellow Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Primary School this school | 303 | 83.2% | N/A |
| Cornerstone Elementary School Wooster | 347 | 79.5% | 51.7% |
| Madison South Elementary School Mansfield | 486 | 79.4% | 48.9% |
| Northwood Intermediate School Sidney | 438 | 74.4% | 51.9% |
| Heywood Elementary School Troy | 264 | 72.0% | 62.1% |
| Eastview Elementary School Mansfield | 218 | 74.8% | 77.3% |
Matched among Ohio 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 Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 303 | #1,269 of 1,808 | #9 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.9:1 | #1,092 of 1,582 | #6 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.4% | #609 of 1,590 | #1 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.2% | #21 of 767 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.7% | #377 of 561 | 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
303
-15 (-5%) vs 2020
-22% since 1990-91, when it was 390
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
was 21.2:1
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 | 303 | 16 | 18.9:1 | 83% (252) |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 16 | 20.9:1 | 80% (268) |
| 2022-23 | 348 | 16 | 21.8:1 | 72% (250) |
| 2020-21 | 318 | 15 | 21.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 284 | 14 | 20.3:1 | 79% (225) |
| 2015-16 | 282 | 15 | 18.8:1 | 78% (220) |
| 2010-11 | 291 | 18 | 16.2:1 | 81% (237) |
| 2000-01 | 390 | 23 | 17.0:1 | 50% (196) |
| 1990-91 | 390 | 19 | 20.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Longfellow Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (284 to 303); teachers up 14% (14 to 16).
About Longfellow Primary School
Longfellow Primary School is an elementary school located in Sidney, Ohio, in Shelby County. Students in kindergarten through 2 attend, and enrollment is 303 students. The typical figure for elementary schools in Ohio is about 404 students.
Sidney City has 7 schools and 3,149 students, and Longfellow Primary School is one of those schools.
Longfellow Primary School's enrollment is 71% White. Other groups make up 16% multiracial, 7% Black, and 4% Hispanic. County-wide, 92% of Shelby County residents are White. Longfellow Primary School has a diversity index of 46%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Staffing totals 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. That ratio is over the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Longfellow Primary School is 83%. The average for public schools in Shelby County is 52%.
Shelby County census figures show that median household income is about $73,978, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Longfellow Primary School is among the 22 public schools in Shelby County.
The closest public school to Longfellow Primary School is Northwood Intermediate School, about 0.8 miles away. Within five miles of Longfellow Primary School, there are 6 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 5%, from 318 to 303. Its ratio of students to teachers was 21.2:1 in 2020-21, and 18.9:1 in 2024-25.
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Shelby County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,929
Census ACS
Median income
$73,978
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
7,812 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sidney City
- Sidney Middle SchoolMiddle · 840 students
- Sidney High SchoolHigh · 791 students
- Northwood Intermediate SchoolElementary · 438 students
- Emerson Primary SchoolElementary · 340 students
- Whittier Early Childhood CenterElementary · 306 students
- Jacket Virtual AcademyCombined · 131 students
Other schools in Sidney
- Sidney Middle SchoolMiddle · 840 students
- Sidney High SchoolHigh · 791 students
- Northwood Intermediate SchoolElementary · 438 students
- Emerson Primary SchoolElementary · 340 students
- Whittier Early Childhood CenterElementary · 306 students
- Fairlawn High SchoolHigh · 285 students
Nearby schools
- Northwood Intermediate School0.8 mi · 438
- Jacket Virtual Academy0.9 mi · 131
- Emerson Primary School1.0 mi · 340
- Sidney High School1.0 mi · 791
- Sidney Middle School1.2 mi · 840
- Whittier Early Childhood Center1.3 mi · 306
Frequently asked questions
About Longfellow Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Longfellow Primary School?
Longfellow Primary School enrolls approximately 303 students in grades KG-02.
Is Longfellow Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Longfellow Primary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Longfellow Primary School have?
Longfellow Primary School employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.
How diverse is Longfellow Primary School?
Longfellow Primary School reports a student body of 71% White, 4% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 16% Two or more.
What district is Longfellow Primary School in?
Longfellow Primary School is part of Sidney City.
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