Longfellow Elem School
Marion, IL · Marion CUSD 2 · Grades K - 5
309th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 85%· Stable
Longfellow Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Longfellow Elem School 309th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 85th in 2025.
Longfellow Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Longfellow Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 252 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.0% | 73.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 10.6% | 13.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.4% | 7.5% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 5.2% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Longfellow Elem School
Typical home value $183K in zip 62959 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Longfellow Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Washington Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 1.2 mi away273rd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 69% - 8Jefferson Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 1.7 mi away521st of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 58% - 9Lincoln Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 2 mi away376th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 65% - –Jefferson Elem SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 6.9 mi away
- 6Crab Orchard Elementary SchoolCrab Orchard CUSD 3 · 7.4 mi away897th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 39% - –North Side Primary CenterHerrin CUSD 4 · 7.6 mi away
- 9Adams SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 8 mi away394th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 56% - 8Herrin C U S D 4 Elem SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 9 mi away583rd of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Longfellow Elem School in?
Longfellow Elem School is part of the Marion CUSD 2 district in Marion, Illinois.
Is Longfellow Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Longfellow Elem School 309th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Longfellow Elem School?
White 74%, Black 14%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 5% (252 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Longfellow Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62959 is $183K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.