At a glance
Reported students
450
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413.5
Longfellow Elementary: 450 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
25:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 499
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.2:1
What the reported data says about Longfellow Elementary
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Compton. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Compton Unified. NCES reports 450 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.8%) and Black (22.2%). English learners represent 24.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Longfellow Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic75.8%
- Black22.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Compton Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Anderson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
451 reported students
Rosecrans Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
459 reported students
Mayo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
440 reported students
Foster Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
398 reported students
Laurel Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
377 reported students
Bursch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
370 reported students
Public schools near Longfellow Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Street Elementary Elementary · Compton Unified | KG–08 | 377 | 0.6 mi |
| Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Elementary · Compton Unified | KG–08 | 610 | 0.8 mi |
| Bursch Elementary Elementary · Compton Unified | KG–08 | 370 | 0.9 mi |
| Tibby Elementary Elementary · Compton Unified | KG–08 | 554 | 1 mi |
| Ralph Bunche Elementary Elementary · Compton Unified | KG–08 | 217 | 1.1 mi |
| Dickison Elementary Elementary · Compton Unified | KG–08 | 681 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Elementary
What grades does Longfellow Elementary serve?
Longfellow Elementary reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Compton Unified.
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 499 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25:1, based on 450 students and 17.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Longfellow Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Longfellow Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Compton Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Longfellow Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Longfellow Elementary in?
Longfellow Elementary is part of Compton Unified, based in Compton, CA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Longfellow Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laurel Street Elementary (0.6 mi), Robert F. Kennedy Elementary (0.8 mi), Bursch Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.