Charles W Longer El Sch

www.hasdtigers.com

395 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

395

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles W Longer El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	8
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
360 (91.1 %)
Two or More
15 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.0 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hollidaysburg Area SD
Phone:	(814)695-4431
Website:	http://www.hasdtigers.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 56

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charles W Longer El Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charles W Longer El Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	52.4%
Male	188	47.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - K