Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Longfellow New Tech Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow New Tech Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Gary, IN, covering approximately 12.1 square miles. Families typically enjoy a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 2.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1532 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow New Tech Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School is ranked #1532 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Longfellow New Tech Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspire Charter Academy, Steel City Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary School?
483 students attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longfellow New Tech Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow New Tech Elementary School part of?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School is part of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools.
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