A
Very Good
85/100

Longfellow Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 425 WEST 7TH STREET, Salida, CO 81201
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 52% · Math 57% proficient · 75th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
447
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%75/100reading 65th percentile, math 86th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+24 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%57%reading -5 pts, math +9 pts66th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +20 pts, math +28 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +9 pts, math +16 pts84th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 425 WEST 7TH STREET
City Salida
ZIP Code 81201
District 0806330
NCES School ID 080633001108
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81201

Understanding the community around Longfellow Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,500
Per Capita Income $40,856
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $542,600
Median Rent $1,594
Owner-Occupied 69.4%
Renter-Occupied 30.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Longfellow Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.6%
Hispanic/Latino 15.4%
Two or More Races 1.6%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 447
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 447 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School serve?
Longfellow Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Longfellow Elementary School receive per student?
Longfellow Elementary School receives $16,657 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Longfellow Elementary School in 81201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$717,024
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,386
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
30.6%

Other Schools in 81201

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026