Serving 883 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 883 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Cerritos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
883 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Longfellow Elementary School located?
Longfellow Elementary School is located in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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