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Longfellow Elementary - 05
PublicElementaryGrades K–5Virtual
110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD 57301 · (605) 995-3092 · Part of Mitchell School District 17-2
Students
290
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Longfellow Elementary - 05
- School Grade A−: near the top of South Dakota’s public schools
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency62%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 52.3%
Location
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110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten55
Grade 141
Grade 245
Grade 351
Grade 453
Grade 545
Enrollment over time
324’20
309’21
318’22
312’23
290’24
Down 10.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 9%American Indian/Alaska Native 8%Black 1%Asian <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.