Longleaf Elementary School

Q: Is Longleaf Elementary School a good school?

Longleaf Elementary School ranks 278 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Longleaf Elementary School is a public elementary school in Melbourne, Florida, serving 631 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state.

Longleaf Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with exceptional academic performance. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the Brevard District and Florida state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Longleaf's 5th-grade students achieved 80% proficiency in ELA and 74% in Math, compared to the district's 57% and 56%, and the state's 55% and 56%, respectively. Longleaf also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than nearby schools like Croton Elementary and Suntree Elementary. Additionally, Longleaf maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.7% to 9.3% in recent years, significantly lower than some nearby schools.

Despite having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.25%) compared to many nearby schools, Longleaf Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student ($10,520 in 2022-2023), suggesting efficient resource allocation and a focus on providing a high-quality education. This combination of academic excellence, diversity, and efficient resource management makes Longleaf Elementary an exceptional educational institution within the Brevard District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

4290 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935

(321) 242-4700

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
278^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,520

Students who attend Longleaf Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High:	Eau Gallie High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 631

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Longleaf Elementary School ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 28^th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Longleaf Elementary School employs 43.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longleaf Elementary School is $10,520. 34 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Longleaf Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Longleaf Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	92.38	16^th	199	92.0%
2005	96.00	9^th	202	95.5%
2006	94.55	49^th	1688	97.1%
2007	96.63	8^th	1786	99.6%
2008	96.32	8^th	1789	99.6%
2009	94.71	24^th	1847	98.7%
2010	92.80	52^nd	1919	97.3%
2011	92.56	52^nd	1985	97.4%
2012	93.58	67^th	1984	96.6%
2013	92.32	101^st	2029	95.0%
2014	87.31	212^th	2064	89.7%
2016	92.45	106^th	2087	94.9%
2017	90.64	135^th	2112	93.6%
2018	88.84	183^rd	2118	91.4%
2019	90.70	138^th	2182	93.7%
2021	93.47	95^th	2247	95.8%
2022	89.82	195^th	2219	91.2%
2023	81.91	367^th	2240	83.6%
2024	86.25	278^th	2256	87.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Excellent school, terrible Principal! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 28, 2011

We transferred from Suntree and were not sure what to expect. We quickly found out that we loved Longleaf even more than Suntree. Sure Suntree has the reputation as being superior, but that is not what we found out. Our teacher was excellent and the other staff we dealt with have been great. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, September 30, 2010

I went there for 7 years and you can't go wrong!!! They have a gifted programs, teachers that care, trusted staff and great principles! You will love every day you spend at Longleaf! Go, Bobcats!!

- Christen Indelicato Close Quote

Enrollment information for Longleaf Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	800	20	22	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	864
2000	904	18	22	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	971
2001	952	22	20	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2002	964	23	22	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2003	964	23	22	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2004	975	27	17	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1054
2005	742	22	16	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	813
2006	662	21	17	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	726
2007	571	20	14	30	1	n/a	n/a	30	666
2008	585	17	15	35	2	n/a	n/a	37	691
2009	572	22	17	33	0	n/a	n/a	42	686
2010	570	22	22	48	0	n/a	n/a	43	705
2011	559	29	26	80	1	0	42	0	737
2012	522	34	30	72	1	1	48	0	708
2013	479	25	21	71	2	1	55	0	654
2014	446	31	20	72	1	2	37	0	609
2015	460	24	24	57	1	1	32	0	599
2016	482	31	25	53	3	1	36	0	631
2017	497	40	23	70	1	0	51	0	682
2018	440	33	19	76	0	1	44	0	613
2019	466	26	21	85	0	0	48	0	646
2020	482	28	17	67	0	0	52	0	646
2021	426	26	17	65	0	0	34	0	568
2022	438	25	21	71	1	0	38	0	594
2023	461	26	19	80	1	1	43	0	631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longleaf Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	864	43.0	20.1	7.8
2000	971	50.0	19.4	8.2
2001	1029	52.0	19.8	10.5
2002	1045	55.0	19.0	8.3
2003	1045	55.0	19.0	8.3
2004	1054	58.0	18.2	10.8
2005	813	51.0	15.9	7.6
2006	726	47.0	15.4	8.1
2007	666	44.0	15.1	9.4
2008	691	46.0	15.0	10.7
2009	686	48.9	15.2	13.2
2010	705	46.0	15.3	13.7
2011	737	47.6	15.4	12.5
2012	708	46.8	15.1	16.2
2013	654	45.0	14.5	14.2
2014	609	44.0	13.8	16.1
2015	599	40.0	14.9	23.7
2016	631	43.0	14.6	24.6
2017	682	45.0	15.1	21.6
2018	613	44.0	13.9	20.6
2019	646	43.0	15.0	23.2
2020	646	43.0	15.0	22.3
2021	568	40.8	13.9	27.8
2022	594	43.8	13.5	26.6
2023	631	43.8	14.4	24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longleaf Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	864	43.0	20.1	7.8
2000	971	50.0	19.4	8.2
2001	1029	52.0	19.8	10.5
2002	1045	55.0	19.0	8.3
2003	1045	55.0	19.0	8.3
2004	1054	58.0	18.2	10.8
2005	813	51.0	15.9	7.6
2006	726	47.0	15.4	8.1
2007	666	44.0	15.1	9.4
2008	691	46.0	15.0	10.7
2009	686	48.9	15.2	13.2
2010	705	46.0	15.3	13.7
2011	737	47.6	15.4	12.5
2012	708	46.8	15.1	16.2
2013	654	45.0	14.5	14.2
2014	609	44.0	13.8	16.1
2015	599	40.0	14.9	23.7
2016	631	43.0	14.6	24.6
2017	682	45.0	15.1	21.6
2018	613	44.0	13.9	20.6
2019	646	43.0	15.0	23.2
2020	646	43.0	15.0	22.3
2021	568	40.8	13.9	27.8
2022	594	43.8	13.5	26.6
2023	631	43.8	14.4	24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Longleaf Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$448 (5.2%)	$8,152 (94.8%)	$8,600
2019	$466 (5.5%)	$7,989 (94.5%)	$8,454
2020	$437 (5.0%)	$8,218 (95.0%)	$8,655
2021	$695 (7.5%)	$8,526 (92.5%)	$9,221
2022	$1,452 (14.0%)	$8,891 (86.0%)	$10,343
2023	$1,516 (14.4%)	$9,003 (85.6%)	$10,520

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longleaf Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 367^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longleaf Elementary School)	84	80	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longleaf Elementary School)	83	76	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longleaf Elementary School)	85	85
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longleaf Elementary School)	86	86
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longleaf Elementary School)	77	78	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longleaf Elementary School)	81	69	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Longleaf Elementary School)	70	55	15%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Longleaf Elementary School)	82	80	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Longleaf Elementary School)	88	86	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	646	631	2.3%
African American	26	26
American Indian	0	1
Asian	21	19	9.5%
Hispanic	85	80	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	466	461	1.1%
Two or More Races	48	43	10.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.2%	24.2%	1%

Schools Near Longleaf Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Longleaf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4290 N Wickham Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-4700	631	44	14.4	24.2%	461 (73.1%)	26 (4.1%)	80 (12.7%)	19 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.8%)	86.2	278^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.7%		81.9	367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.6%	89	71.0	62.0	80.0	76.0	78.0	76.0	74.0	89.0	78.0	$10,520	$1,516	$9,003
Sherwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2541 Post Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 254-6424	458	37	12.5	65.1%	276 (60.3%)	45 (9.8%)	80 (17.5%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.9%)	75	526^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.7%		67.3	681^st of 2240 public elementary schools	69.6%	155	73.0	59.0	52.0	73.0	73.0	76.0	62.0	75.0	68.0	$11,260	$2,680	$8,580
Suntree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Jordan Blass Dr	Melbourne	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6480	600	40	15.1	22.7%	438 (73.0%)	38 (6.3%)	49 (8.2%)	24 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	44 (7.3%)	91.3	133^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	94.1%		92.7	101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.5%	32	75.0	72.0	81.0	78.0	82.0	83.0	82.0	90.0	84.0	$10,098	$1,476	$8,622
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2000 Glenwood Dr	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 259-3233	626	50	12.6	72.4%	281 (44.9%)	126 (20.1%)	138 (22.0%)	8 (1.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (11.0%)	14.6	2046^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.3%		24.1	1769^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.0%	277	35.0	34.0	41.0	27.0	33.0	22.0	27.0	32.0	45.0	$15,824	$5,126	$10,698
Sabal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1401 N Wickham Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 254-7261	503	37	13.5	68.8%	275 (54.7%)	35 (7.0%)	135 (26.8%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.0%)	21.7	1861^st of 2256 public elementary schools	17.5%		31.2	1575^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.7%	286	35.0	46.0	36.0	49.0	45.0	41.0	26.0	43.0	29.0	$12,363	$2,913	$9,449
Croton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1449 Croton Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 259-3818	488	37	13.1	64.5%	288 (59.0%)	45 (9.2%)	90 (18.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (12.7%)	59.6	870^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.4%		51.5	1064^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.5%	194	52.0	46.0	61.0	63.0	64.0	62.0	60.0	58.0	65.0	$12,187	$2,677	$9,510
Quest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8751 Trafford Dr	Melbourne	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-1411	691	40	17.2	19.7%	503 (72.8%)	36 (5.2%)	63 (9.1%)	30 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	53 (7.7%)	89.2	205^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.9%		87	245^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.1%	40	76.0	76.0	81.0	82.0	68.0	84.0	83.0	81.0	80.0	$9,395	$1,171	$8,225
Roy Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2601 Fountainhead Blvd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 242-6450	598	39	15.3	54.8%	342 (57.2%)	49 (8.2%)	138 (23.1%)	19 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.2%)	42.5	1280^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.3%		51.7	1054^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%	226	43.0	40.0	58.0	63.0	48.0	56.0	58.0	51.0	45.0	$9,969	$1,626	$8,344
Surfside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	475 Cassia Blvd	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 773-2818	443	30	14.7	26.2%	368 (83.1%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.4%)	92	115^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.9%		90.8	149^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.3%	34	78.0	81.0	79.0	88.0	74.0	87.0	87.0	89.0	94.0	$10,136	$1,495	$8,641
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 Holland Ct	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 773-7591	432	31	13.9	26.6%	319 (73.8%)	22 (5.1%)	57 (13.2%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.1%)	87.1	248^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.0%		91.3	134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.0%	114	72.0	66.0	84.0	85.0	73.0	67.0	76.0	96.0	82.0	$11,148	$1,524	$9,625

Frequently Asked Questions about Longleaf Elementary School

Is Longleaf Elementary School a good school?

Longleaf Elementary School ranks 278^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Longleaf Elementary School?

Students at Longleaf Elementary School are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Longleaf Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Longleaf Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Longleaf Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Longleaf Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High : Eau Gallie High School

What district is Longleaf Elementary School in?

Brevard

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