- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norman, OK
Longfellow Ms
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402172001078
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Norman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 708
- students enrolled
Longfellow Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Ms ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Norman, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Longfellow Ms held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 402172001078 · Norman, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman North Hs (2,400 students)
Longfellow Ms held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman North H
Norman North Hs
2,400 students
- Norman Hs
Norman Hs
2,100 students
- Whittier Ms
Whittier Ms
1,108 students
- Dimensions Aca 738
Dimensions Academy
738 students
- Irving Ms 727
Irving Ms
727 students
- This school 708
Longfellow Ms
708 students
What this shows Longfellow Ms reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Ms compares
Longfellow Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$10,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 19.2%
African American 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Longfellow Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norman reports $10,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimensions Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Norman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Whittier Ms
Standard public school
1,108 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Irving Ms
Standard public school
727 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Alcott Ms
Standard public school
708 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Little Axe Ms
Standard public school
267 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Ms
How many students attend Longfellow Ms?
Longfellow Ms has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norman, OK. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Ms is 16.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Ms?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Ms is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Norman, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Ms?
Longfellow Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ms rank among middle schools in Norman?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Ms ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Norman, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norman on the city page.
What other schools are in Norman?
Besides Longfellow Ms, Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students), Norman Hs (2,100 students), and Whittier Ms (1,108 students). See the Norman district page for the complete list.