LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Longfellow Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whittier City school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 563 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Longfellow Elementary 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 Elementary School is a public elementary institution located in Whittier, California, serving students within the Whittier City School District. Situated on South Magnolia Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills in a diverse community. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Longfellow aims to prepare its students for long-term success while encouraging active participation and engagement among its pupils.

As part of the Whittier City School District, Longfellow Elementary integrates district-wide initiatives designed to support student achievement through modern educational strategies and community resources. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, extracurricular programs, or enrollment procedures can access additional information and updates through the district’s official website at [www.whittiercity.net](http://www.whittiercity.net).

For more information, contact Longfellow Elementary at (562) 789-3180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601-3260
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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whittier, CA with about 563 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Whittier City
Total Students:
563
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 563 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.9%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
44.2%
Male
55.8%

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.