Serving 866 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Longden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 866 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Longden Elementary School's student population of 866 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longden Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longden Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
65%
12%
Hispanic
23%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
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 Longden Elementary School's ranking?
Longden Elementary School is ranked #981 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Longden Elementary School often compared to?
Longden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emperor Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Longden Elementary School?
866 students attend Longden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Longden Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longden Elementary School?
Longden Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Longden Elementary School offer ?
Longden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Longden Elementary School part of?
Longden Elementary School is part of Temple City Unified School District.
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