At a glance
Reported students
782
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
315
Longfellow Middle: 782 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. 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
- 718
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Longfellow Middle
Longfellow Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wauwatosa. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Wauwatosa School District. NCES reports 782 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 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 White (69.8%) and Black (11.9%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. 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 Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.58 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White69.8%
- Hispanic7%
- Black11.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
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
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 Wauwatosa School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whitman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
570 reported students
West High
High · Grades 09–12
986 reported students
East High
High · Grades 09–12
1,043 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
McKinley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
Eisenhower Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
373 reported students
Public schools near Longfellow Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Middle Middle · Wauwatosa School District | 06–08 | 570 | 2.2 mi |
| West Milwaukee Intermediate Middle · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 378 | 3.4 mi |
| Andrew S Douglas Middle Middle · Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 106 | 4.1 mi |
| Roosevelt Middle Middle · Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 270 | 4.4 mi |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate Middle · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 902 | 4.7 mi |
| Pilgrim Park Middle Middle · Elmbrook School District | 06–08 | 898 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Middle
What grades does Longfellow Middle serve?
Longfellow Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wauwatosa School District.
How many students attend Longfellow Middle?
Longfellow Middle reported 782 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 718 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 782 students and 49.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Longfellow Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Longfellow Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wauwatosa School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Longfellow Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Longfellow Middle in?
Longfellow Middle is part of Wauwatosa School District, based in Wauwatosa, WI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Longfellow Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitman Middle (2.2 mi), West Milwaukee Intermediate (3.4 mi), Andrew S Douglas Middle (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.