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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

828 N HASTINGS AVE, HASTINGS, NE, 68901

About LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Families in Hastings, Nebraska, who are looking for the best elementary schools often compare Longfellow Elementary School to other supportive Nebraska elementary schools. With about 14 students for every teacher, the school can give each student a lot of attention, teach them in small groups, and help them a lot. Families looking at Hastings, Nebraska's elementary schools or ranking the best elementary schools in Hastings, Nebraska, like that the school focuses on improving literacy, setting up structured learning routines, and getting students involved in a good way. LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school, but people sometimes compare it to the best private elementary schools in Hastings, Nebraska because it cares about its students' health, gets them ready for school, and stays in touch with them. The school works hard to make sure that all of its students have a safe, friendly, and growth-oriented place to learn.

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

828 N HASTINGS AVE, HASTINGS, NE, 68901

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Phone

(402) 461-7584

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 37% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
294
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 160 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 59.18%
Asian 0.68%
Hispanic 34.01%
Black 1.36%
Two+ Races 3.4%
Native Am. 1.36%
White
59.18%
Asian
0.68%
Hispanic
34.01%
Black
1.36%
Two+ Races
3.4%
Native Am.
1.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 294
50.68%
149 Female
49.32%
145 Male

Student Population

294 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

294 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL expanded district initiatives focused on strengthening early literacy and classroom engagement across Hastings Public Schools. Teachers implemented updated phonics routines, reading discussions, and structured intervention blocks aimed at boosting comprehension and fluency. Math instruction featured visual models, guided practice, and technology-enhanced skill reinforcement.

FAQ

Q1. How does LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL build early literacy?

Ans. Teachers use phonics routines, group discussions, and targeted practice sessions.

Q2. Are STEM or science activities available at LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

Ans. Students participate in experiments, hands-on investigations, and inquiry-based lessons.

Q3. Does LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL provide leadership opportunities?

Ans. Students may help with classroom responsibilities, event support, and peer-helper roles.

Q4. How does LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL communicate with families?

Ans. The school sends weekly folders, email updates, district messages, and classroom notices.

Q5. What social-emotional resources are available at LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

Ans. Counselors offer SEL lessons, conflict-resolution strategies, and individual check-ins as needed.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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