- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toledo, OH
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449001808
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #25 of 42
- elementary schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 471
- students enrolled
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #25 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Longfellow Elementary School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390449001808 · Toledo, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Start High School (1,105 students)
Longfellow Elementary School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Start High Sch
Start High School
1,105 students
- Waite High Sch
Waite High School
937 students
- Bowsher High S
Bowsher High School
772 students
- Jesup W. Scott
Jesup W. Scott High School
754 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
700 students
- This school
Longfellow Elementary School
471 students
What this shows Longfellow Elementary School reports 471 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$20,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
White 24.4%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Longfellow Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toledo City reports $20,477 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waite High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowsher High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Toledo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Shoreland Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowvale Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toledo, OH. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary School is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #25 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toledo on the city page.
What other schools are in Toledo City?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students), Waite High School (937 students), and Bowsher High School (772 students). See the Toledo City district page for the complete list.