At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
261
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
67%+13.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Longfellow Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Marion, Illinois. The school enrolls 261 students. It is part of the Marion CUSD 2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMarion CUSD 2
County17199
CityMarion
ZIP62959
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172460002665
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment261
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native75.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
8.0%
Two+
13.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.