Overview
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 773 students. It is part of the Milwaukee School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictMilwaukee School District
County55079
CityMilwaukee
ZIP53204
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550960001209
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment773
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino78.8%
Black / African American16.8%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.
FRL %90%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)