- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temple City, CA
Longden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063898006537
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longden Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Temple City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Longden Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longden Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Temple City, CA.
School address
District: Temple City Unified · California
NCES ID 063898006537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Longden Elementary grew from 866 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 063898006537 · Temple City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 26.7:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple City High (1,779 students)
Longden Elementary grew from 866 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Longden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple City Hi
Temple City High
1,779 students
- This school
Longden Elementary
936 students
- Oak Avenue Int
Oak Avenue Intermediate
839 students
- Emperor Elemen 650
Emperor Elementary
650 students
- La Rosa Elemen 543
La Rosa Elementary
543 students
- Cloverly Eleme 460
Cloverly Elementary
460 students
What this shows Longden Elementary reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longden Elementary compares
Longden Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 5.0%
White 3.8%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Longden Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple City Unified reports $16,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Avenue Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emperor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Rosa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloverly Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Temple City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~936 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longden Elementary
How many students attend Longden Elementary?
Longden Elementary has 936 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temple City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longden Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longden Elementary?
40.3% of students at Longden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longden Elementary is Asian at 66.2% of enrollment, in Temple City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longden Elementary?
Longden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Longden Elementary rank among elementary schools in Temple City?
By Resource Investment Index, Longden Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Temple City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Temple City on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple City Unified?
Besides Longden Elementary, Temple City Unified also operates Temple City High (1,779 students), Oak Avenue Intermediate (839 students), and Emperor Elementary (650 students). See the Temple City Unified district page for the complete list.