Needs Improvement
#8795 of 9,539 schools in CA
Longfellow Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
755 Morse St., San Francisco, CA 94112
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
21.6:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
21.6:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,795 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#110 of 120
public schools
In district
#94 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Longfellow Elementary
Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Longfellow Elementary serves approximately 454 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Longfellow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,795 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Longfellow Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Longfellow Elementary runs 21.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
41% of students at Longfellow Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Longfellow Elementary — Students at Longfellow Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.2/10.
How Longfellow Elementary Compares
See how Longfellow Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
755 Morse St., San Francisco, CA 94112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Longfellow Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Panorama Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Daly City), which scores notably higher. Another option is John F. Kennedy Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Daly City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HILLDALE SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Daly City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 7.5 |
| George Washington Elementary Daly City | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| San Francisco Islamic School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Panorama Elementary Daly City | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Denman (James) Middle San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Balboa High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Sheridan Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Guadalupe Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 3.0 |
| SCHOOL OF THE EPIPHANY San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Daly City | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| HILLDALE SCHOOL Daly City | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary Daly City | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Hilldale School Daly City | 1.1 mi | — |
| WEN JIAN YING San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| Wen Jian Ying San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,906
Median Home Value
$1,159,600
Median Rent
$2,326/mo
Population
80,133
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
41.9
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| Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk, CA | 3.8 |
| April Lane Elementary Yuba City, CA | 3.8 |
| August Schilling Elementary Newark, CA | 3.8 |
| Barton Elementary San Bernardino, CA | 3.8 |
| Bella Vista Elementary Oakland, CA | 3.8 |
| Bradley Elementary Watsonville, CA | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Longfellow Elementary
What grades does Longfellow Elementary serve?
Longfellow Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longfellow Elementary rank in CA?
Longfellow Elementary ranks #8,795 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Longfellow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Longfellow Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Longfellow Elementary a charter school?
No, Longfellow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longfellow Elementary a Title I school?
No, Longfellow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow Elementary?
55.7% of students at Longfellow Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (415) 469-4730
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #94 of 103
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