- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Longfellow K-8
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063432005505
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow K-8 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #139 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow K-8 has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow K-8 ranks #139 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Longfellow K-8 held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063432005505 · San Diego, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 26.9:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Longfellow K-8 held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Longfellow K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 726
Longfellow K-8
726 students
What this shows Longfellow K-8 reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow K-8 compares
Longfellow K-8 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 37.3%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Longfellow K-8 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Albert Einstein Academies
Standard public school
1,448 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Design 39 Campus
Standard public school
1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Standard public school
1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow K-8
How many students attend Longfellow K-8?
Longfellow K-8 has 726 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow K-8 is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow K-8?
18.6% of students at Longfellow K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow K-8?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow K-8?
Longfellow K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 K-8 rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow K-8 ranks #139 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Longfellow K-8, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.