- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317647001579
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317647001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 317647001579 · Scottsbluff, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students)
Longfellow Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 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
- Scottsbluff Se
Scottsbluff Senior High School
1,064 students
- Bluffs Middle
Bluffs Middle School
754 students
- Westmoor Eleme 408
Westmoor Elementary School
408 students
- This school 379
Longfellow Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 280
Roosevelt Elementary School
280 students
- Lincoln Height 279
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
279 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary School reports 379 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 27% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,908
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Longfellow Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsbluff Public Schools reports $12,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffs Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow Elementary School rank among schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students), Bluffs Middle School (754 students), and Westmoor Elementary School (408 students). See the Scottsbluff Public Schools district page for the complete list.