- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcadia, CA
Longley Way Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longley Way Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060297000233
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longley Way Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for California
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Longley Way Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longley Way Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Longley Way Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060297000233 · Arcadia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 28.5:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Longley Way Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Longley Way Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- Richard Henry 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- Camino Grove E 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- This school 541
Longley Way Elementary
541 students
What this shows Longley Way Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longley Way Elementary compares
Longley Way Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 7.6%
White 4.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Longley Way Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longley Way Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longley Way Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Arcadia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Holly Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Camino Grove Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Highland Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Rio Hondo Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Hugo Reid Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longley Way Elementary
How many students attend Longley Way Elementary?
Longley Way Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcadia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longley Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longley Way Elementary is 28.5:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longley Way Elementary?
29.8% of students at Longley Way Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longley Way Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longley Way Elementary is Asian at 67.8% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longley Way Elementary?
Longley Way Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Longley Way Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Longley Way Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Longley Way Elementary, Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), and First Avenue Middle (771 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.