- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Park, IL
Longfellow Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172925003064
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 524
- students enrolled
Longfellow Elem School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172925003064 · Oak Park, IL Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 schools in Oak Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Gwendolyn Broo
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
947 students
- Percy Julian M
Percy Julian Middle School
927 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
580 students
- This school
Longfellow Elem School
524 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
513 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
509 students
What this shows Longfellow Elem School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elem School compares
Longfellow Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$23,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 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 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Longfellow Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Esd 97, which includes Longfellow Elem School.
$23,483
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Longfellow Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | 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
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Oak Park
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elem School
How many students attend Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% 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 50.3% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides Longfellow Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.
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