Longfellow Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 3617 Norris
       Houston, TX  77025-3699


(713) 295-5268

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4166th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,730 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pershing Middle
High:    Bellaire High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.3%
Hispanic:
23.6%
White:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary ranks worse than 89.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 131st among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.3%), Hispanic (23.6%), White (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 19.6. 168 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary is $9,730. 130 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Longfellow Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Longfellow Elementary 4166th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Longfellow Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Longfellow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.50 2579th 3465 25.6%
2005 26.49 2963rd 3475 14.7%
2006 29.12 2889th 3476 16.9%
2007 32.67 2964th 3724 20.4%
2008 35.35 2889th 3768 23.3%
2009 43.47 2568th 3884 33.9%
2010 28.23 3348th 3937 15.0%
2011 24.82 3593rd 4095 12.3%
2012 24.82 3651st 4206 13.2%
2013 36.83 3047th 4221 27.8%
2014 47.28 2501st 4260 41.3%
2015 33.55 3178th 4320 26.4%
2016 40.74 2803rd 4286 34.6%
2017 38.79 2609th 4329 39.7%
2018 25.76 3466th 4359 20.5%
2019 30.14 3330th 4479 25.7%
2021 23.90 3587th 4578 21.6%
2022 24.00 3713th 4581 18.9%
2023 17.24 4166th 4647 10.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.10 2096th 3226 35.0%
2019 41.41 2033rd 3333 39.0%
2021 22.46 3089th 3446 10.4%
2022 31.94 2662nd 3487 23.7%
2023 27.21 2909th 3556 18.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.88 2523rd 3558 29.1%
2019 26.76 3071st 3684 16.6%
2021 20.90 3478th 3799 8.4%
2022 52.35 1427th 3952 63.9%
2023 36.65 2575th 4086 37.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.56 3205th 4264 24.8%
2019 25.22 3737th 4309 13.3%
2021 20.33 4008th 4451 10.0%
2022 27.13 3680th 4477 17.8%
2023 11.46 4369th 4521 3.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.65 3509th 4306 18.5%
2019 24.05 3678th 4348 15.4%
2021 26.41 3420th 4499 24.0%
2022 23.39 3844th 4561 15.7%
2023 17.17 4175th 4588 9.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.28 2664th 3106 14.2%
2019 22.58 2861st 3184 10.1%
2021 21.07 2578th 3006 14.2%
2022 26.01 2588th 2958 12.5%
2023 16.29 2793rd 2980 6.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.69 3391st 4240 20.0%
2019 22.82 3826th 4295 10.9%
2021 19.22 4091st 4331 5.5%
2022 23.17 3907th 4461 12.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.81 3195th 4319 26.0%
2019 37.83 2802nd 4357 35.7%
2021 24.80 3540th 4498 21.3%
2022 27.01 3566th 4563 21.8%
2023 21.03 3952nd 4585 13.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.13 701st 1005 30.2%
2019 39.26 734th 1009 27.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 1648th 2483 33.6%
2019 43.82 1389th 2515 44.8%
2021 23.13 2133rd 2444 12.7%
2022 35.70 1651st 2421 31.8%
2023 29.69 1863rd 2443 23.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.17 3185th 4168 23.6%
2019 38.45 2727th 4188 34.9%
2021 36.10 2823rd 4329 34.8%
2022 38.35 2859th 4376 34.7%
2023 17.36 4067th 4401 7.6%
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Rank History for White students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.79 887th 3127 71.6%
2019 59.04 1195th 3142 62.0%
2022 68.11 855th 3082 72.3%
2023 77.47 506th 3106 83.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Open Quote Longfellow has been a great school! The fine arts, leader in me program and academics are all wonderful. Most importantly we LOVE our teachers! They are fabulous and make learning fun. Ignore the ratings on this site--those are based on standardized test scores and not even up to date ones. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 13, 2017

Open Quote I like this school. It needs a social worker and hisd needs more resources for autistic and mentally impaired, physically impaired and children with emotional trauma. This school could be so much better if we could invest in behavioral therapists, autism specialists and social workers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Longfellow Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 156 245 43 83 n/a n/a n/a 0 527
1989 165 268 44 82 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 170 258 57 92 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1991 196 251 64 99 1 n/a n/a 0 611
1992 205 271 53 98 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 221 270 57 105 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1994 210 276 52 131 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1995 199 297 50 141 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 199 297 50 141 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 185 290 54 133 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 195 306 62 137 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1999 186 291 51 133 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 177 294 60 146 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2001 189 291 70 148 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2002 159 324 62 134 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 159 324 62 134 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 134 334 55 109 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2005 108 375 52 111 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2006 104 369 43 126 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2007 85 375 42 133 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2008 70 435 54 143 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2009 60 440 53 151 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2010 58 453 49 150 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2011 58 473 44 151 3 0 3 0 732
2012 61 452 40 161 3 4 10 0 731
2013 73 465 40 157 3 3 6 0 747
2014 78 498 33 144 3 2 7 0 765
2015 65 473 35 143 3 2 11 0 732
2016 66 474 45 147 2 2 9 0 745
2017 67 443 48 158 1 2 11 0 730
2018 57 450 56 191 2 2 6 0 764
2019 49 451 62 169 2 1 8 0 742
2020 46 434 58 178 2 2 13 0 733
2021 37 393 60 169 1 1 9 0 670
2022 45 417 43 155 1 1 15 0 677
2023 48 418 35 161 1 0 19 0 682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longfellow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 32.0 16.4 n/a
1989 559 n/a n/a n/a
1990 577 35.0 16.4 n/a
1991 611 35.0 17.4 n/a
1992 629 37.0 17.0 25.1
1993 653 37.0 17.6 31.2
1994 669 39.0 17.2 30.5
1995 688 39.0 17.6 34.7
1996 688 39.0 17.6 34.7
1997 662 40.0 16.6 34
1998 700 38.0 18.4 33.1
1999 662 37.0 17.9 40.3
2000 677 39.0 17.4 41.7
2001 699 38.0 18.4 43.2
2002 679 40.9 16.6 48.6
2003 679 40.9 16.6 48.6
2004 632 37.9 16.7 50
2005 646 36.9 17.5 60.1
2006 642 38.9 16.5 66.8
2007 635 39.0 16.3 51.8
2008 702 42.0 16.7 55.1
2009 706 44.0 16.0 57.5
2010 713 44.9 15.8 51.2
2011 732 43.9 16.6 46.6
2012 731 39.5 18.4 36
2013 747 41.6 17.9 72.8
2014 765 42.6 17.9 76.9
2015 732 44.0 16.6 71.3
2016 745 44.0 16.9 68.9
2017 730 43.0 16.9 74
2018 764 42.3 18.0 69.8
2019 742 43.6 16.9 71.4
2020 733 41.7 17.5 70.4
2021 670 41.6 16.0 67.2
2022 677 36.1 18.7 76.2
2023 682 34.7 19.6 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longfellow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 32.0 16.4 n/a
1989 559 n/a n/a n/a
1990 577 35.0 16.4 n/a
1991 611 35.0 17.4 n/a
1992 629 37.0 17.0 25.1
1993 653 37.0 17.6 31.2
1994 669 39.0 17.2 30.5
1995 688 39.0 17.6 34.7
1996 688 39.0 17.6 34.7
1997 662 40.0 16.6 34
1998 700 38.0 18.4 33.1
1999 662 37.0 17.9 40.3
2000 677 39.0 17.4 41.7
2001 699 38.0 18.4 43.2
2002 679 40.9 16.6 48.6
2003 679 40.9 16.6 48.6
2004 632 37.9 16.7 50
2005 646 36.9 17.5 60.1
2006 642 38.9 16.5 66.8
2007 635 39.0 16.3 51.8
2008 702 42.0 16.7 55.1
2009 706 44.0 16.0 57.5
2010 713 44.9 15.8 51.2
2011 732 43.9 16.6 46.6
2012 731 39.5 18.4 36
2013 747 41.6 17.9 72.8
2014 765 42.6 17.9 76.9
2015 732 44.0 16.6 71.3
2016 745 44.0 16.9 68.9
2017 730 43.0 16.9 74
2018 764 42.3 18.0 69.8
2019 742 43.6 16.9 71.4
2020 733 41.7 17.5 70.4
2021 670 41.6 16.0 67.2
2022 677 36.1 18.7 76.2
2023 682 34.7 19.6 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longfellow Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,380 (12.2%) $9,937 (87.8%) $11,318
2020 $1,530 (16.2%) $7,916 (83.8%) $9,446
2021 $971 (10.0%) $8,759 (90.0%) $9,730

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3330th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4166th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Longfellow Elementary)3134
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary)3224
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Longfellow Elementary)3827
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary)3629
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Longfellow Elementary)3736
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Elementary)3630
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Longfellow Elementary)339
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students742682
 8.1%
African American451418
 7.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6235
 43.5%
Hispanic169161
 4.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4948
 2%
Two or More Races819
 137.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%75.1%
 3.6%


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Longfellow Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Longfellow Elementary are 61% African American, 24% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Longfellow Elementary.

Students who attend Longfellow Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pershing Middle
High : Bellaire High School


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