Longfellow Elementary

6005 S. Magnolia Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601

longfellow.whittiercity.net

485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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).

485

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	449
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
449 (92.6 %)
White
17 (3.5 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-3180
Website:	http://longfellow.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 73