- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Council Bluffs, IA
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190822000425
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Council Bluffs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190822000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 190822000425 · Council Bluffs, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 14.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students)
Longfellow Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
1,333 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,146 students
- Gerald W Kirn
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
913 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
855 students
- College View E 488
College View Elementary
488 students
- This school 431
Longfellow Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary School reports 431 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Longfellow Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Bluffs Comm School District reports $15,071 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gerald W Kirn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Council Bluffs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E a Kreft Primary School
Standard public school
502 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
College View Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bloomer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 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?
48.0% of students at Longfellow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Council Bluffs Comm School District also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students), and Gerald W Kirn Middle School (913 students). See the Council Bluffs Comm School District district page for the complete list.