Enrollment
631
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Crosse, WI
Longfellow Middle
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550753000866
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow Middle
Longfellow Middle is a large middle school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, enrolling 631 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among La Crosse's middle schools, it stands alongside Logan Middle (424 students): Longfellow Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 10.6:1).
La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students) and Logan High (729 students) alongside Longfellow Middle.
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 compares
Longfellow Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 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
White 66.8%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 10.3%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Longfellow Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crosse School District, which includes Longfellow Middle.
$15,778
Per student
+6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 37.8%
Federal 11.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spence Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in La Crosse
3 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 Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Middle
How many students attend Longfellow Middle?
Longfellow Middle has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Crosse, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow Middle?
35.2% of students at Longfellow Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Middle?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Middle is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in La Crosse, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Middle?
Longfellow Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 rank among middle schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in La Crosse on the city page.
Is Longfellow Middle a good school?
Longfellow Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 La Crosse School District?
Besides Longfellow Middle, La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students), Logan High (729 students), and Logan Middle (424 students). See the La Crosse School District district page for the complete list.
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