- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Longfellow School-Portland grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 230993000277 · Portland, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11.4:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (912 students)
Longfellow School-Portland grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Longfellow School-Portland in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
912 students
- Deering High S
Deering High School
850 students
- Harrison Lyset
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
489 students
- Amanda C Rowe
Amanda C Rowe School
470 students
- Lyman Moore Mi
Lyman Moore Middle School
470 students
- This school 263
Longfellow School-Portland
263 students
What this shows Longfellow School-Portland reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow School-Portland compares
Longfellow School-Portland is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~263 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.