- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sidney, OH
Longfellow Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000301634
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow Primary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Primary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Longfellow Primary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 391000301634 · Sidney, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 18.9:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney Middle School (840 students)
Longfellow Primary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Longfellow Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
840 students
- Sidney High Sc
Sidney High School
791 students
- Northwood Inte
Northwood Intermediate School
438 students
- Emerson Primar
Emerson Primary School
340 students
- Whittier Early 306
Whittier Early Childhood Center
306 students
- This school 303
Longfellow Primary School
303 students
What this shows Longfellow Primary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow Primary School compares
Longfellow Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 104% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$12,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Longfellow Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Sidney City reports $12,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Sidney
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Primary School
How many students attend Longfellow Primary School?
Longfellow Primary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sidney, OH. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Primary School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow Primary School?
64.4% of students at Longfellow Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Primary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Sidney, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Primary School?
Longfellow Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Primary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Sidney City?
Besides Longfellow Primary School, Sidney City also operates Sidney Middle School (840 students), Sidney High School (791 students), and Northwood Intermediate School (438 students). See the Sidney City district page for the complete list.