CHARLES W LONGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charles W Longer El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hollidaysburg Area SD school district, located in Hollidaysburg, PA with about 534 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 34 teachers, Charles W Longer El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Charles W. Longer Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Hollidaysburg Area School District. Situated at 1320 Union Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. It emphasizes foundational academic development and strives to prepare children for their transition into middle school by focusing on core subjects, social-emotional growth, and student engagement.

As a prominent institution within the district, the school operates under the “Tiger” school spirit—a theme reflected in its online presence at tigerwires.com. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Hollidaysburg community to maintain a collaborative educational atmosphere. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Charles W. Longer Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students build the skills and confidence necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Charles W Longer El Sch at (814) 695-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1320 Union St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-1910
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CHARLES W LONGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hollidaysburg, PA with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
534
Teachers:
34.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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
6th 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 534 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLES W LONGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.2%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.