- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, CA
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062994004677
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062994004677 · Pasadena, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 23.7:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 546
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
546 students
What this shows Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary compares
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 12.6%
White 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Pasadena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley
Standard public school
538 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Field (Eugene) Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
San Rafael Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 25.7:1 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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
How many students attend Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
70.7% of students at Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 (Henry W.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.