- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, NE
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317158001055
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Hastings Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317158001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317158001055 · Hastings, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 11.7:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Senior High School (991 students)
Longfellow Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings Senio
Hastings Senior High School
991 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
757 students
- Morton Early L
Morton Early Learning Center
501 students
- Hawthorne Elem 343
Hawthorne Elementary School
343 students
- Raymond a Wats 336
Raymond a Watson Elem School
336 students
- This school 305
Longfellow Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary School reports 305 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 21% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Longfellow Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hastings Public Schools reports $13,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond a Watson Elem School | Similar size | 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 25% 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?
37.5% of students at Longfellow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 School rank among schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public Schools?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Senior High School (991 students), Hastings Middle School (757 students), and Morton Early Learning Center (501 students). See the Hastings Public Schools district page for the complete list.