LONGFELLOW K-8

Longfellow K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 744 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, Longfellow K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Longfellow K-8, located in the Bay Park neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school that serves students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is widely recognized for its unique educational model, specifically its focus on Spanish-English dual language immersion. This program is designed to foster biliteracy and biculturalism, allowing students to develop proficiency in both languages while meeting rigorous academic standards. Because of its specialized curriculum, the school draws families from across the San Diego Unified School District who are seeking a globally-minded and language-focused education for their children.

Beyond its academic focus, Longfellow K-8 is noted for maintaining a tight-knit, community-oriented campus culture. The school emphasizes character development and holistic learning, supported by an active parent-teacher organization and a variety of enrichment programs. By integrating language acquisition with a standard K-8 core curriculum, Longfellow aims to prepare its graduates to succeed in high-school honors programs and eventually in a diverse, globalized workforce. Its location in the 92110 zip code places it in a quiet, residential setting that contributes to the school’s stable and focused learning environment.

For more information, contact Longfellow K-8 at (619) 276-4206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.