- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raton, NM
Longfellow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350219000499
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Raton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Raton, NM.
School address
District: Raton Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350219000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 350219000499 · Raton, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 12.4:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Raton High (350 students)
Longfellow Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raton High
Raton High
350 students
- Raton Intermed
Raton Intermediate
246 students
- This school
Longfellow Elementary
235 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elementary compares
Longfellow Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 52% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.6%
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
$16,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 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
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
White 20.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Longfellow Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Raton Public Schools reports $16,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raton Intermediate | Similar size | Similar 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
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raton, NM. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 21% 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?
39.0% of students at Longfellow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Raton, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 public schools in Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Raton, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Raton Public Schools?
Besides Longfellow Elementary, Raton Public Schools also operates Raton High (350 students) and Raton Intermediate (246 students). See the Raton Public Schools district page for the complete list.