Enrollment
348
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180732001237
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732001237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 348 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.2% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muncie's public schools, it stands alongside Muncie Central High School (1,337 students): Longfellow Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 15:1).
Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students) and Northside Middle School (630 students) alongside Longfellow Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Longfellow Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,524
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 39.7%
White 34.8%
Two or More 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Longfellow Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muncie Community Schools, which includes Longfellow Elementary School.
$12,524
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 24.8%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Washington Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 15:1 students per teacher
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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?
85.2% of students at Longfellow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary School is African American at 39.7% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow Elementary School rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
Is Longfellow Elementary School a good school?
Longfellow Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Muncie Community Schools?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), Northside Middle School (630 students), and West View Elementary School (538 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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