Enrollment
398
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lorain, OH
Longfellow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442605108
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 398
- students enrolled
Longfellow Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow Middle School
Longfellow Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lorain, Ohio, enrolling 398 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lorain City spends $17,966 per pupil, 23% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lorain's middle schools, it stands alongside General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students): Longfellow Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students) and General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students) alongside Longfellow Middle 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 Middle School compares
Longfellow Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.6%
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
$17,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 30.9%
White 23.4%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Longfellow Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lorain City, which includes Longfellow Middle School.
$17,966
Per student
+23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 61.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toni Wofford Morrison Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Lorain
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Middle School
How many students attend Longfellow Middle School?
Longfellow Middle School has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lorain, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Middle School?
Longfellow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow Middle School rank among middle schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lorain on the city page.
Is Longfellow Middle School a good school?
Longfellow Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lorain City?
Besides Longfellow Middle School, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), and Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.
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