- Enrollment
- 3,218
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berkeley, CA
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060474000446
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for California
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060474000446 · Berkeley, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.8:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkeley High (3,218 students)
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
3,218 students
- Martin Luther 851
Martin Luther King Middle
851 students
- Willard Middle 596
Willard Middle
596 students
- Malcolm X Elem 469
Malcolm X Elementary
469 students
- This school 462
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
462 students
- Ruth Acty Elem 410
Ruth Acty Elementary
410 students
What this shows Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle compares
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$22,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
White 28.7%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley Unified reports $22,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcolm X Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Berkeley
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
How many students attend Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berkeley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is 12.8:1, which is 40% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Arts and Technology Middle?
43.6% of students at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Arts and Technology Middle rank among middle schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Berkeley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Berkeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Unified?
Besides Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), and Willard Middle (596 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.