- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl
Federal NCES profile for Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180477002630
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #16 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl ranks #16 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 180477002630 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 15.8:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 538
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl
538 students
What this shows Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl compares
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 217 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 13.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Central Junior High
Standard public school
1,797 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,143 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl
How many students attend Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl?
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl?
The student-teacher ratio at Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl?
81.8% of students at Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl?
The largest demographic group at Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl?
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl ranks #16 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.