Enrollment
538
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
What stands out at Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 538 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 81.8% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $19,511 per pupil, 62% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 255 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 538 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's middle schools, it stands alongside Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students): Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 21.4:1).
Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students) and Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students) alongside Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl compares
Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl.
$19,511
Per student
+62%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hw Longfellow Med/Stem Magnet Midl a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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