- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IA
Longfellow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191869002245
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Marion Independent School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191869002245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 191869002245 · Marion, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.7:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (735 students)
Longfellow Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
735 students
- Vernon Middle
Vernon Middle School
587 students
- Francis Marion
Francis Marion Intermediate School
320 students
- Starry Element 267
Starry Elementary School
267 students
- This school 254
Longfellow Elementary
254 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elementary compares
Longfellow Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Iowa - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,528
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Longfellow Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Independent School District reports $13,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Marion Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starry Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Marion
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% 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 Elementary?
35.8% of students at Longfellow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Marion, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Independent School District?
Besides Longfellow Elementary, Marion Independent School District also operates Marion High School (735 students), Vernon Middle School (587 students), and Francis Marion Intermediate School (320 students). See the Marion Independent School District district page for the complete list.