Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longley Way Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Longley Way Elementary serves the southern part of Arcadia, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longley Way 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
Longley Way Elementary School's student population of 541 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Longley Way Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longley Way Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#664 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
68%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longley Way Elementary School's ranking?
Longley Way Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Longley Way Elementary School often compared to?
Longley Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Stocker Elementary School, Camino Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Longley Way Elementary School?
541 students attend Longley Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Longley Way Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longley Way Elementary School?
Longley Way Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Longley Way Elementary School offer ?
Longley Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Longley Way Elementary School part of?
Longley Way Elementary School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Winter Break: All Schools Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed
December 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed
December 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed
December 28, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed
December 29, 2026 (Tuesday)
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