- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
Longfellow Middle grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+27.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+136 students YoY 550753000866 · La Crosse, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 14.7:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (969 students)
Longfellow Middle grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+27.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
969 students
- Logan High
Logan High
729 students
- This school
Longfellow Middle
631 students
- Logan Middle
Logan Middle
424 students
- Southern Bluff 333
Southern Bluffs Elementary
333 students
- Spence Element 329
Spence Elementary
329 students
What this shows Longfellow Middle reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Middle compares
Longfellow Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for La Crosse School District reports $15,989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~631 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), up 136.
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, 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 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.
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.