JOHN F. LONG

John F. Long is a public elementary school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 759 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, John F. Long has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John F. Long Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Cartwright Elementary School District. Situated on North 55th Avenue, the school is named after John F. Long, a prominent developer who played a significant role in the expansion of suburban Phoenix during the mid-20th century. The school provides foundational education for children in the surrounding residential community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Cartwright school system, the campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student population. The school integrates various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current educational initiatives can find comprehensive information through the school’s official district portal, which serves as a central hub for communication between staff, students, and parents.

For more information, contact John F. Long at (623) 691-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4407 North 55th. Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
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JOHN F. LONG is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 759 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
759
Teachers:
38.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 759 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F. LONG is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.7%
Black or African American
5.1%
White
2.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.3%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.