David W. Long Elementary School

5383 Bridlepath Dr.
Coachella, CA 92236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 805 students in grades Kindergarten-5, David W. Long Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 64%
  • : 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

David W. Long Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

David W. Long Elementary School's student population of 805 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
805 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of David W. Long Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
64%
40%
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(18-19)
71%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of David W. Long Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
48%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of David W. Long Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are David W. Long Elementary School often compared to?
David W. Long Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tokay Elementary School, Falcon Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend David W. Long Elementary School?
805 students attend David W. Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of David W. Long Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David W. Long Elementary School?
David W. Long Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does David W. Long Elementary School offer ?
David W. Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is David W. Long Elementary School part of?
David W. Long Elementary School is part of Etiwanda Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 64%
  • : 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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