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#1744 of 1,823 schools in IN
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Lake Ridge New Tech Schools · Gary, IN
A Lake Ridge New Tech Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45th/Calhoun Sts, Gary, IN 46408
- Math 12% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,063
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Wadsworth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Calumet Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is listed in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Gary, IN, part of Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,744 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
What grades does Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch serve?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch ranks #1,744 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 New Tech Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
94.0% of students at Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (219) 923-7004
- Area population (ZIP 46408)
- 15,571
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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