Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch in Gary, IN

At a glance

Reported students

483

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana elementary enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

483

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch: 483 reported students.

State peer staffing position

94th percentile

19.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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: 453
Teachers (FTE): 21
Student–teacher ratio: 21.6:1

What the reported data says about Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Gary. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools. NCES reports 483 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 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 Black (31.9%) and White (31.7%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch

1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 18.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 97.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
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

White31.7%
Hispanic30.2%
Black31.9%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.8%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

447 reported students

Calumet New Tech High School

High · Grades 09–12

620 reported students

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Public schools near Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch

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
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School Elementary · Griffith Public Schools	PK–05	477	0.6 mi
Beiriger Elementary School Elementary · Griffith Public Schools	PK–05	426	1.7 mi
Southridge Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Highland	KG–05	439	1.9 mi
Edgar L Miller Elementary School Elementary · Merrillville Community School Corp	PK–04	330	2.5 mi
Allen J Warren Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Highland	KG–05	308	2.5 mi
Mildred Merkley Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Highland	KG–05	290	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch

What grades does Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch serve?

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools.

How many students attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 453 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?

The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 483 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Ridge New Tech Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

97.1% 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 New Tech Elementary Sch in?

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is part of Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, based in Gary, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (0.6 mi), Beiriger Elementary School (1.7 mi), Southridge Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.