Enrollment
524
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172925003064
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 524
- students enrolled
Longfellow Elem School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elem School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow Elem School
Longfellow Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Park, Illinois, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oak Park Esd 97 spends $22,057 per pupil, 29% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oak Park's public schools, it stands alongside Oliver W Holmes Elem School (513 students): Longfellow Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 12.8:1).
Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students) and Percy Julian Middle School (927 students) alongside Longfellow Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 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
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 84% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Illinois - lower ratio than 81% 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
$22,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 524 Top 27% in Illinois - larger than 73% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -20% 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.
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
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.
$22,057
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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 | Similar 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
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Oak Park
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 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 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #2 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.
Is Longfellow Elem School a good school?
Longfellow Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.