LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pasadena Unified school district, located in Pasadena, CA with about 488 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School, located in the Washington Square neighborhood of Pasadena, California, is a public school serving students in the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The school is widely recognized for its robust Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, which attracts families from across the district who are seeking to provide their children with bilingual and biliterate education. The campus is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a culturally rich environment where academic excellence and language acquisition are balanced with social-emotional development.

Beyond its language immersion focus, Longfellow Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates technology, the arts, and project-based learning to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The school maintains an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a dedicated teaching staff that focus on student engagement and academic growth. By blending tradition with innovative instructional practices, Longfellow serves as a key educational anchor in the Pasadena community, consistently striving to create an inclusive space that values diversity and high achievement for all learners.

For more information, contact Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary at (626) 396-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.