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Longfellow Humanities Magnet
318 Moore St
St Paul, MN 55104

Grades: preK-6
Principal: Mark Vandersteen
Enrollment: 212
Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Phone: (651) 293-8725
Fax: (651) 293-5286
Email: Mark.Vandersteen@spps.org
Website: longfellow.spps.org

Open House
Wed., Feb. 11, 2009
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Kindergarten Orientation
Thurs., May 14, 2009
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

The Fall of 2009 will mark a new beginning as we redefine ourselves as a Classical School. Born in ancient Greece and Rome, the Classic approach is seen by supporters as the best way to prepare students for future success in an increasingly complex and demanding world.

The rigors of the classical approach develops independent learning skills on the foundation of language, logic, and tangible fact. Longfellow staff value the importance of world knowledge and language acquisition.The Core Knowledge curriculum will be used to provide the foundation for students' mastery of facts and world history.  At the correct developmental time, students will begin receiving Latin instruction.

Longfellow Elementary has a long tradition of faithfully serving the children of St. Paul's Merriam Park Neighborhood and beyond. Longfellow staff are a dedicated, knowledgeable and caring group of professionals. Our students will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to prosper and succeed wherever they set there dreams and ambitions. We see a future where our students are prepared to be tomorrow's leaders in a diverse and global world.

Special Features:

  • Classic Instructional Model (Core Knowledge/ Latin)
  • AM and PM PreK 4-year old program
  • All-day Kindergarten classes
  • A literature rich learning environment
  • Everyday Math
  • FOSS science instruction
  • Interactive Smartboard technology
  • Merriam Park Neighborhood
  • Citywide busing
  • Strong community volunteer partnerships
  • Specialist classes in Art, Science and Spanish/Humanities
  • Musical instruction in band and strings
  • Gifted and talented instruction
  • School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention System (PBIS)
  • ELL instruction
  • Special Education Instruction
  • Health & Wellness education
  • Full-time school nurse
  • Daily teacher led physical educationModern computer lab
  • After-school program 2-days a week
  • School Uniforms
Quick Facts
Enrollment 212
Students who identify themselves as American Indian 2%
Students who identify themselves as Asian American 20%
Students who identify themselves as African American 55%
Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American 7%
Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American 16%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning 24%
Percentage of Students in Special Education 21%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch 90%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test 32%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 3 math test 35%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test 11%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 4 math test 37%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test 23%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 5 math test 4%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test 41%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 6 math test 32%
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Programs & Activities
Magnet and Citywide Option Schools
  • Humanities
Pre-Kindergarten Program
  • 4-Year-Old Program
Kindergarten Options
  • All-day Kindergarten
After School Offerings
  • After-school Enrichment Opportunities
Academic Offerings
  • World Language Classes
School Features
  • School Uniforms Required
Other Programs/Specialists
  • Arts Specialist
  • Gifted & Talented Specialist
  • Science Specialist