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#3973 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary
Elementary School · Pasadena Unified
1065 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher
23.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher
23.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,973 of 9,539
In Pasadena
#10 of 21
public schools
In district
#12 of 23
Pasadena Unified
Academic performance
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary
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About Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary
Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasadena, CA, part of Pasadena Unified. Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary serves approximately 547 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,973 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary runs 23.8:1 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.
Score Breakdown
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Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary — Students at Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.8%
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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary Compares
See how Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1065 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Twentieth Street Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARKS SCHOOL - ALTADENA (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Altadena), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PASADENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pasadena, see our Pasadena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Parish School Altadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL Altadena | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| EF Academy Pasadena Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| Tabernacle Of David Christian Academy Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| LEVON & HASMIG TAVLIAN ARMENIAN PRESCHOOL & KDGN Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| PASADENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Charles W. Eliot Middle Altadena | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Madison Elementary Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| FRIENDS WESTERN SCHOOL Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Altadena Elementary Altadena | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Bridge Global Academy Pasadena | 1.2 mi | — |
| OUR SCHOOL Pasadena | 1.0 mi | — |
| Marshall Fundamental Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet Pasadena | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School Altadena | 1.4 mi | — |
| SAHAG-MESROB ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Altadena | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| ST MARKS SCHOOL - ALTADENA Altadena | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Saint Mark's School Altadena | 1.4 mi | — |
| Twentieth Street Elementary Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,052
Median Home Value
$1,022,600
Median Rent
$2,040/mo
Population
35,595
College Educated
51.3%
Homeownership
56.6%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
42
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| Andasol Avenue Elementary Northridge, CA | 6.8 |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary Lompoc, CA | 6.8 |
| Barranca Elementary Covina, CA | 6.8 |
| Bijou Community South Lake Tahoe, CA | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary
What grades does Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary serve?
Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary?
Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary rank in CA?
Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary ranks #3,973 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 (henry W.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary?
80.8% of students at Longfellow (henry W.) 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
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (626) 396-5720
Resources & Links
District
Pasadena Unified- District Enrollment
- 13,978
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,565
- District Rank
- #12 of 23
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