Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
498 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break -- No School (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break -- No School (Events)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break -- No School (Events)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break -- No School (Events)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break -- No School (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
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