Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Longleaf Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Longleaf Elementary School serves the southern part of the Melbourne, FL area, covering approximately 25.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longleaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Longleaf Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD
School Rankings
Longleaf Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longleaf Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longleaf Elementary School's ranking?
Longleaf Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Longleaf Elementary School often compared to?
Longleaf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Longleaf Elementary School?
578 students attend Longleaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Longleaf Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longleaf Elementary School?
Longleaf Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longleaf Elementary School offer ?
Longleaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longleaf Elementary School part of?
Longleaf Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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