Overview
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in RATON, New Mexico. The school enrolls 235 students. It is part of the RATON district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
235 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictRATON
County35007
CityRATON
ZIP87740
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350219000499
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment235
White20.0%
Hispanic / Latino78.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %96%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)