Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Longfellow Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
182 students

Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
12 teachers

Showing 1995–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Asian
6%
12%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
56%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
87%
5%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
20%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.23

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
182 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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