Enrollment
364
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenwood, IL
Longwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Longwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171695002008
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longwood Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Glenwood · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 364
- students enrolled
Longwood Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longwood Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Glenwood, IL.
School address
District: Brookwood Sd 167 · Illinois
NCES ID 171695002008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longwood Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longwood Elem School
Longwood Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glenwood, Illinois, enrolling 364 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Brookwood Sd 167 also operates Hickory Bend Elem School (277 students) and Brookwood Middle School (231 students) alongside Longwood Elem School.
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 Longwood Elem School compares
Longwood Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$17,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 3.8%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Longwood Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookwood Sd 167, which includes Longwood Elem School.
$17,899
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Longwood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Bend Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longwood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Longwood Elem School
How many students attend Longwood Elem School?
Longwood Elem School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenwood, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longwood Elem School is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Longwood Elem School is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Glenwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longwood Elem School?
Longwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Longwood Elem School rank among public schools in Glenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Longwood Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Glenwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glenwood on the city page.
Is Longwood Elem School a good school?
Longwood Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois 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 Brookwood Sd 167?
Besides Longwood Elem School, Brookwood Sd 167 also operates Hickory Bend Elem School (277 students), Brookwood Middle School (231 students), and Brookwood Jr High School (226 students). See the Brookwood Sd 167 district page for the complete list.
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