Enrollment
379
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.5:1 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
What stands out at Longfellow Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 379 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Scottsbluff Public Schools spends $13,201 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students) and Bluffs Middle School (754 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsbluff Public Schools, which includes Longfellow Elementary School.
$13,201
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
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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 public school in Scottsbluff, NE.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Longfellow Elementary School a good school?
Longfellow Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska 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 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.
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