Longfellow Elementary School

700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Longfellow Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
238 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
79%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
21%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
238 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Raton School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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