Enrollment
524
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172925003064
Longfellow Elem School — Oak Park, IL
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 47/100.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Longfellow Elem School reports 524 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 2620 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oak Park Esd 97 spends $26,135 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.4% from local sources (property taxes), 29.7% from the state, and 2.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of D (47/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Longfellow Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 524 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 524
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172925003064
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 2620:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.9%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Esd 97, which includes Longfellow Elem School.
$26,135
Per student
+30%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elem School
How many students attend Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School has 524 students enrolled. It is a other school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elem School is 11.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oak Park, IL.
What is the quality grade for Longfellow Elem School?
Longfellow Elem School receives a Resource Quality Grade of D (47/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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