Longfellow Elementary School

I feel very fortunate that my children go to Longfellow. It is a wonderful school and community.
—Submitted by a parent

International focus, excellent teachers, small size, sense of community
—Submitted by a parent

Longfellow Elementary is a great neighborhood, public school. Committed parents, dedicated teachers and principal, as well as the international curriculum make this school a wonderful place to learn.
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Longfellow Elementary teaches all the core classes while giving my son knowledge about different countries, geography, global issues, and the sense that we are not alone on this planet. The teachers are dedicated, first-rate, interested in what they teach, and not at all entrenched. The parents are active and involved. The kids are interested in being at school and enjoy themselves.
—Submitted by a parent

Longfellow Elementary captures the power of local, public education combined with high-caliber dedicated staff that employs engaging and creative techniques. The result is a tight and committed community of parents, children and educators to deliver a world class education where children are thriving in a rich environment.
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Longfellow Elementary School in Boise, ID Fantastic staff, parents and curriculum! New International program is outstanding for the kids to learn about other cultures. Well-diversified student body including race and income.
—Submitted by a parent

All concern dissipates as I walk from the Longfellow front entrance knowing my children are in such good hands...this feeling is validated at the end of the day when my kids tell me of the days adventures, things they are studying and the friends that they have made...what great little people they are becoming...products of their environment is what comes to mind and leaves me with no doubt that Longfellow Elementary is a very special place, thanks Longfellow!
—Submitted by a parent

Longfellow's International Curriculum is bringing so much awareness to the students. The staff, parents, and students are the greatest!
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We love the community of families that attend our school and the time, energy & creativity that the parents, teachers & our fantastic principal give to our kids each day!
—Submitted by a parent

Great School. Great teachers and lots of parent participation.
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Longfellow is exciting, creative, open minded and fun. We have the best staff and best parents in Boise.

Great staff, great programs, great building, great kids! We love it.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a single mother of three. When researching schools for my Kindergarner and my 2nd Grader, Longfellow was by far the most impressive. Unfortunately, it wasn't in my district. I open enrolled and was fortunate enough to have both kids welcome. We are going into our 2nd year with my youngest starting next Fall. We couldn't be happier! The teachers, administration, kids, learning programs, work ethic, and overall environment make my kids want to wake up and go to school!
—Submitted by a parent

The best international school, the best staff, the best families...and the best students!!!!
—Submitted by a teacher

It goes to the outer limit of providing students with extra ordinary learning experiences. We have all the staff on board and are very excited about our cultural learning of all different countries, a new one each month, the school is learning spanish as well. We had OMSI come to our school and provide science projects as well as health hands on learning.

The international program at Longfellow teaches children about the world around them! The teachers are passionate about what they do and that translates into students that are excited to learn!~
—Submitted by a parent

The Longfellow staff does a great job of working together to help every student achieve their goals. How many other schools have their teachers tutoring other teacher's students during their prep times? I see a true team effort there.
—Submitted by a teacher

Every child learning every day! Motivated and enthusiastic students, staff, parents, and other community members!
—Submitted by a parent

Longfellow is a fantastic neighborhood school where kids can easily walk in complete safety each day. The parent support of this school makes it unique in so many ways. Parents support the teachers, work in the classrooms, help with events, and raise tons of money that goes right into the classroom. It is almost like a community center, and students who have gone on to jr. High come back for frequent visits with their favorite teachers or to attend events like the annual carnival. The teachers are awesome and the principal is warm, caring, organized, and totally rocks. This is the best school.
—Submitted by a parent

The International Program is awesome and the teachers are incredible!
—Submitted by a parent