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Longfellow Elementary - 05

110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 14 of 118 in South Dakota

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Longfellow Elementary - 05

110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 14 of 118 in South Dakota

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About Longfellow Elementary - 05

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
312
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 71.79%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 12.18%
Black 0.32%
Two+ Races 6.73%
Native Am. 8.97%
White
71.79%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
12.18%
Black
0.32%
Two+ Races
6.73%
Native Am.
8.97%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 312
51.28%
160 Female
48.72%
152 Male

Student Population

312 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

624 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Longfellow Elementary - 05 Contact Information

Address

110 N Mentzer St, Mitchell, SD, 57301

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Phone

(605) 995-3092

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell, South Dakota is celebrating the start of its "Learning Leaders" program, which gives students more control over their education. This program is run by students and lets them lead class discussions, help with activities, and even mentor younger students. It has helped students feel like they own the school and be leaders, which has helped them become more confident and improve their communication skills. Recently, the program was in the spotlight during a special "Leadership Day" when students showed off what they had done and talked about their experiences.

FAQ

Q1. What is Longfellow Elementary School famous for?

Ans. It has a friendly atmosphere that makes people feel comfortable and curious.

Q2. Do teachers use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, digital resources that are right for each age group help with learning.

Q3. How do families get news?

Ans. Newsletters, email, and classroom platforms are all ways to share information.

Q4. Are there after-school programs at the school?

Ans. There may be some options based on the season or your interests.

Q5. What does the school do to help new students get used to it?

Ans. Staff help with introductions, guidance, and making the transition.

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
ML

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
F

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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