Enrollment
263
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, ME
Longfellow School-Portland
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow School-Portland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230993000277
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow School-Portland earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Longfellow School-Portland has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow School-Portland ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow School-Portland compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow School-Portland
Longfellow School-Portland is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Maine, enrolling 263 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Maine average.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean Avenue (337 students): Longfellow School-Portland is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 10.5:1).
Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students) and Deering High School (850 students) alongside Longfellow School-Portland.
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 School-Portland compares
Longfellow School-Portland on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 73% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Maine average of 34.0%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Maine - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$20,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,083
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 77.9%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Longfellow School-Portland is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Public Schools, which includes Longfellow School-Portland.
$20,442
Per student
+2%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 23.3%
Federal 8.7%
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 School-Portland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deering High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow School-Portland's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow School-Portland
How many students attend Longfellow School-Portland?
Longfellow School-Portland has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School-Portland?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School-Portland is 11.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longfellow School-Portland?
9.3% of students at Longfellow School-Portland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow School-Portland?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow School-Portland is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Portland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow School-Portland?
Longfellow School-Portland has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow School-Portland rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow School-Portland ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Longfellow School-Portland a good school?
Longfellow School-Portland earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 Portland Public Schools?
Besides Longfellow School-Portland, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students), Deering High School (850 students), and Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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