Enrollment
483
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gary, IN
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180546000993
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Lake Ridge New Tech Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180546000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gary, Indiana, enrolling 483 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 89.9% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lake Ridge New Tech Schools spends $14,603 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gary's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter School of the Dunes (836 students): Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 22:1).
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools also operates Calumet New Tech High School (620 students) and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (447 students) alongside Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch.
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 New Tech Elementary Sch compares
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 82% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
African American 31.9%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, which includes Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch.
$14,603
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 61.2%
Federal 17.2%
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 New Tech Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet New Tech High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Gary
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter School of the Dunes
Standard public school
836 students 22:1 students per teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
684 students
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Standard public school
566 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Standard public school
447 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Beveridge Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
How many students attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gary, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
89.9% of students at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is African American at 31.9% of enrollment, in Gary, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 New Tech Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gary on the city page.
Is Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch a good school?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Schools?
Besides Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools also operates Calumet New Tech High School (620 students) and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (447 students). See the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools district page for the complete list.
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