Longfellow Elementary School

4198 7th Avenue

School District

Rock Island 41
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 05, 2015

As a former student from 12 years ago, it seems that homework structure has changed in the sense that some of it is "pre-made". I've seen several with vague instructions along with English errors and I wonder how a student is suppose to interpret them. Another point is that the student to teacher ratio is much larger now. I remember every grade up until 2nd grade were fairly small classes. Also, our current technology should be able to help understand how students are performing in classes and achieve results like those at the top at the nation, yet it seems as though this school is still 15 years behind. The school does have a good community reach and the kindergarten class is outstanding. In general terms though, the school should be doing much better in terms of math, cognitive thinking, and creativity; all of which help as the backbone of understanding complicated tasks done in high school, university, business, engineering, and everywhere else in everyday life. Overall: Good: Friendly staff, great community, and decent curriculum.Bad: Far behind in education and resources that is expected of an elementary school around the nation. Grades 1-3 lacking behind.-Note all the above is broad due to limited space and one should thoroughly research schools before making a decision and assist their child in achieving their success and transitioning into our society.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2013

Longfellow Elementary has been a great school for my three children (grades K, 2, & 5). The principal and teachers are top notch. They do amazing things on a skelleton budget. The principle is very sensitive to social emotional needs of kids and is quick to respond to reports of bullying. In 2012, the school won an academic improvement award. The teachers work closely with nearby Augustana College to create a strong liberal arts focus. I rated parent involvement low because there is room for improvement with communications and budget at the school distric level. There are no mechanisms in place for electronic communications with parents (i.e. - no web-based parent portal, no access to teacher email addresses, and the website tends to be several years outdated). Electronic communications are standard in other nearby school districts, thus RISD 41 is behind the curve in that regard. Unfortunately this creates difficulties for working parents wanting to stay connected with the school.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2011

My daughter will be going into 1st grade this year and I couldn't be happier with the school. The Kindergarten teachers are absolutely amazing, they are involved above and beyond what you would expect. There is a lot of parental involvement, with high booster club membership, and a great community feel to the school. Mr Knuckey the principal is an excellent leader, he knows all the children and is able to balance discipline with positive reinforcement. Keri the secretary is one of the schools best assets, she literally knows everyone and is always there to help. I definitely feel like the education my daughter get is individually adapted to her strengths and weakness, and not just classroom based. I can't say enough good things about Longfellow, and look forward to the beginning of the next school year.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2010

This was my elementary school years and years ago, thank you for still being open and educating the community.