- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wauwatosa, WI
Longfellow Middle
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551599002083
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 17
- public schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle ranks #11 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Longfellow Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 551599002083 · Wauwatosa, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 16.3:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Longfellow Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 51.4 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
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- This school
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- Mckinley Eleme 388
Mckinley Elementary
388 students
What this shows Longfellow Middle reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Middle compares
Longfellow Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Longfellow Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle schools in Wauwatosa
1 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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Middle
How many students attend Longfellow Middle?
Longfellow Middle has 782 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow Middle?
15.7% 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 69.8% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Middle?
Longfellow Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 public schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Middle ranks #11 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Longfellow Middle, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Whitman Middle (570 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.