Enrollment
432
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastlake, OH
Longfellow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451002003
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Eastlake · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Eastlake, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451002003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eastlake, Ohio, enrolling 432 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 558 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Eastlake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary School (402 students): Longfellow Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 15.5:1).
Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students) and South High School (995 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 68.5%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Longfellow Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willoughby-Eastlake City, which includes Longfellow Elementary School.
$14,294
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 19.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary 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
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Eastlake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary School
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastlake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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?
43.3% of students at Longfellow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Eastlake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 public schools in Eastlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Eastlake, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eastlake on the city page.
Is Longfellow Elementary School a good school?
Longfellow Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Longfellow Elementary School, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.
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