- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IL
Longfellow Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172460002665
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 261
- students enrolled
Longfellow Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Marion Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172460002665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Longfellow Elem School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 172460002665 · Marion, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,075 students)
Longfellow Elem School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,075 students
- Marion Jr High
Marion Jr High School
742 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 376
Jefferson Elem School
376 students
- This school 261
Longfellow Elem School
261 students
What this shows Longfellow Elem School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elem School compares
Longfellow Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$13,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Longfellow Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Marion Cusd 2 reports $13,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
2 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elem School
How many students attend Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elem School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Marion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow Elem School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Marion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Cusd 2?
Besides Longfellow Elem School, Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion High School (1,075 students), Marion Jr High School (742 students), and Lincoln Elem School (482 students). See the Marion Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.