Enrollment
379
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317647001579
Longfellow Elementary School — Scottsbluff, NE
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Longfellow Elementary School reports 379 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Nebraska average and 24% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Scottsbluff Public Schools spends $14,178 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.2% from local sources (property taxes), 42.1% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Longfellow Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 27% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,178
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 379 Top 72% in Nebraska — larger than 28% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.3% +27% vs state
NCES ID 317647001579
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.5%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsbluff Public Schools, which includes Longfellow Elementary School.
$14,178
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 42.1%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
Similar other schools in Scottsbluff
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
280 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
Standard public school
279 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Learning Center
Standard public school
180 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Meridian School
Special-education school
25 students 4.2:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
15 students 2.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a other school in SCOTTSBLUFF, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow Elementary School?
39.3% 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 60.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in SCOTTSBLUFF, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.