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Longfellow Elementary

3800 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807Long Beach Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
965
Students
Total enrolled
$19,684
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
29.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 90% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 965 students in grades KG–05 in Long Beach, California.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,684 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Longfellow Elementary is a large elementary in Long Beach, California, serving grades KG–05 with 965 students. The district invests $19,684 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, with a 29.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Longfellow Elementary

965
Total Students
29.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution476 male · 489 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 330 students
Student Composition
13%
21%
40%
14%
9%
Asian13%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black14%
Multiracial9%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062250002737

Academic Outcomes at Longfellow Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 90807

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,684Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,684
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,661
Student Support$3,740
Administration$2,362
Operations$2,953
Other$1,968
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,684 spent per student, an estimated $8,720 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
24%
State government
60.1%
Local (property tax)
24.5%
Federal programs
15.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,684/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 29.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Muir K-8Grant ElementaryCubberley K-8Lafayette Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Hughes MiddleStanford MiddleFranklin Classical MiddleJefferson Leadership Academies
+6 more
↓
High School
Polytechnic HighWilson HighMillikan HighLakewood High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyLos Angeles County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLong Beach Unified →
Phone: (562)595-0308
NCES ID: 062250002737
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Long Beach seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
3800 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.