B−
Longfellow Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044 · (410) 313-6879 · Part of Howard County Public Schools
Students
446
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
43%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Longfellow Elementary
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 35.5%
Location
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5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K33
Kindergarten62
Grade 163
Grade 260
Grade 376
Grade 474
Grade 578
Enrollment over time
485’20
497’21
478’22
423’23
446’24
Down 8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 36%Hispanic 25%White 22%Two or more races 11%Asian 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.