Enrollment
156
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 400288000044
Longfellow Es — Alva, OK
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 81
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
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Longfellow Es reports 156 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 363 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alva spends $13,173 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.4% from local sources (property taxes), 42.4% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 26% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,173
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 363 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 156 Top 26% in Oklahoma — larger than 74% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400288000044
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 363:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alva, which includes Longfellow Es.
$13,173
Per student
-7%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 42.4%
Federal 11.1%
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
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Es
How many students attend Longfellow Es?
Longfellow Es has 156 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Alva, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Es is 14.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Es?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Es is White at 72.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Alva, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Es?
Longfellow Es has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.