At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
446
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
43%-10.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Columbia, Maryland. The school enrolls 446 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityColumbia
ZIP21044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000742
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment446
White22.0%
Hispanic / Latino25.1%
Black / African American35.9%
Asian5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races10.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
22.0%
Hispanic
25.1%
Black
35.9%
Asian
5.8%
Two+
10.8%
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.