Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary serves the northeast part of Long Beach, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in this area can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
904 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#2169 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #2169 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
904 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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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