The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Longfellow Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary sits on the south side of Idaho Falls, serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of Idaho Falls School District 91. It is a regular public school with an enrollment that places it among the larger elementary buildings in the district, and the population is spread fairly evenly across the grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic enrollment that reflects the broader community composition of the area. A relatively modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, below what many urban elementary schools see, which points to a generally stable economic setting for the families enrolled here. Information on English learner participation and special education enrollment was not available in the provided data.
On state assessments, Longfellow's results paint a mixed picture that varies by grade level. Fourth grade stands out as the strongest cohort, with a clear majority of students reaching proficiency in both math and English language arts. Sixth grade language arts is also a bright spot, with a similar share proficient. Third grade and fifth grade results are weaker in both subjects, sitting closer to the middle of the range. Science proficiency for fifth grade lands in a middling band as well. The pattern suggests that academic outcomes depend heavily on which grade a child is in, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what drives the difference between the stronger and weaker grades.
The school does not have a graduation rate, because it serves only elementary and middle grades. No civil rights, discipline, or program-specific data was provided, so those dimensions cannot be characterized here. Locale and staffing information was also absent from the data.
Idaho Falls itself is the regional hub for Eastern Idaho and draws from parts of Wyoming and Montana for retail, medical services, and arts. The city grew around agriculture, shifted toward dependence on Idaho National Laboratory jobs, and has since the 1990s built out its restaurant and medical sectors. The historic downtown sits along the Snake River with a river walk trail system, farmers market, museum, theatre, and public library. The Numbered Streets neighborhood, the city's first planned community, is among the residential areas near the core. Idaho National Laboratory and its contractors dominate employment, and the city also hosts corporate headquarters like Melaleuca and medium-sized firms such as North Wind. The College of Eastern Idaho, the region's community college, operates nearby. Snake River Landing, a mixed-use development on the west side of the river, continues to add residential and event space.
Housing in the school's zip code is more affordable than the state benchmark but sits above the national figure. The estimated monthly mortgage payment at current rates runs higher than typical rent, meaning renting remains the more economical option for families not yet ready to buy. The price-to-income ratio suggests that purchasing a home here requires a moderate but manageable share of income relative to many markets. Unemployment has been stable at a low level.
We looked for recent district-level changes that might affect families in District 91 but found little of lasting impact publicly reported, so that section is left aside rather than guessed at.
For a family considering Longfellow, the school offers a stable, mostly residential community with moderate housing costs and access to the amenities of a regional hub city. The academic results are uneven across grades, with some cohorts performing well above the school's typical range and others sitting closer to the middle. Parents weighing enrollment may want to ask how instruction and support differ from grade to grade, particularly in the years where proficiency dips.
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