- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Longfellow Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 390442605108 · Lorain, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lorain High School (1,773 students)
Longfellow Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lorain High Sc
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- General Johnni 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- Larkmoor Eleme 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- Southview Midd 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- This school 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- Toni Wofford M 324
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
324 students
What this shows Longfellow Middle School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Middle School compares
Longfellow Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~398 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.