- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salida, CO
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080633001108
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Salida · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CO.
School address
District: Salida School District No. R-32 · Colorado
NCES ID 080633001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080633001108 · Salida, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Salida High School (409 students)
Longfellow Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Longfellow Elementary School
449 students
- Salida High Sc
Salida High School
409 students
- Salida Middle
Salida Middle School
327 students
- Salida Early C 74
Salida Early Childhood Center
74 students
- Crest Academy 60
Crest Academy
60 students
- Horizons Explo 32
Horizons Exploratory Academy
32 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Elementary School compares
Longfellow Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$16,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Longfellow Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salida School District No. R-32 reports $16,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salida Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salida Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crest Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizons Exploratory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salida, CO. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 School?
29.9% of students at Longfellow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Salida, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Salida?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salida on the city page.
What other schools are in Salida School District No. R-32?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Salida School District No. R-32 also operates Salida High School (409 students), Salida Middle School (327 students), and Salida Early Childhood Center (74 students). See the Salida School District No. R-32 district page for the complete list.