Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary

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.