- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180001006
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem ranks #11 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 273180001006 · Rochester, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 265
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem
265 students
What this shows Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem compares
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem
How many students attend Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% lower 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 Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem?
41.2% of students at Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem?
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem 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 Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem ranks #11 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elem, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.