- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Falls Church, VA
Longfellow Middle
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510126000527
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Longfellow Middle held near 1,253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 91.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 510126000527 · Falls Church, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,226 enr · 15.9:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Longfellow Middle held near 1,253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 91.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 1,226
Longfellow Middle
1,226 students
What this shows Longfellow Middle reports 1,226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Middle compares
Longfellow Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 80% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,226
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Asian 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Longfellow Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Falls Church
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 (~1,226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Middle
How many students attend Longfellow Middle?
Longfellow Middle has 1,226 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,225 (2022-23) → 1,253 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow Middle?
11.8% of students at Longfellow Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Middle?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Middle is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Middle?
Longfellow Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 rank among middle schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Falls Church, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Longfellow Middle, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.