At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
261
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
67%+13.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
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 (2025)
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
12.9:1 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
White71.3%
Hispanic / Latino4.6%
Black / African American14.6%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races8.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
71.3%
Hispanic
4.6%
Black
14.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
8.4%
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.