Serving 757 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 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: David W. Long Elementary serves the northeast part of Coachella, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being nearly 3.9 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
David W. Long Elementary School's student population of 757 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
757 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
David W. Long Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David W. Long Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
22%
20%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David W. Long Elementary School's ranking?
David W. Long Elementary School is ranked #1445 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are David W. Long Elementary School often compared to?
David W. Long Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falcon Ridge Elementary School, Tokay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend David W. Long Elementary School?
757 students attend David W. Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of David W. Long Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 25:1, 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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