Longwood Elementary School

Summary:

Longwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naperville, Illinois, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district. While the district is highly ranked, Longwood Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and overall rating in recent years.

Longwood Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in academic proficiency, with only 19.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16.9% in Mathematics. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 35.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the district's average of 12.4%. Student subgroup performance varies, with female students, Asian and African American students, English Language Learners, and students with Special Education needs all performing below their peers in the state.

Interestingly, Longwood Elementary's performance lags behind nearby schools within the same district, such as Nancy Young Elementary, Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary, and Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary, which consistently outperform Longwood in academic proficiency and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the school's challenges, Longwood Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and address the specific needs of the school community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 30W240 Bruce Ln
       Naperville, IL  60563-9081


(630) 428-6789

District: Indian Prairie CUSD 204

SchoolDigger Rank:
1466th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,669 Help


Students who attend Longwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Francis Granger Middle School
High:    Metea Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.8%
Hispanic:
25.2%
White:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longwood Elementary School ranks worse than 70.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.66. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Longwood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longwood Elementary School is $18,669, which is the 2nd highest among 21 elementary schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Longwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Longwood Elementary School 1466th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Longwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Indian Prairie CUSD 204:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian Prairie CUSD 204 132nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Longwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.99 863rd 2020 57.3%
2004 62.62 908th 2030 55.3%
2005 48.45 1265th 2022 37.4%
2006 53.25 1242nd 2086 40.5%
2007 52.98 1257th 2095 40.0%
2008 55.45 1146th 2092 45.2%
2009 37.51 1516th 2120 28.5%
2010 51.21 1260th 2139 41.1%
2011 43.21 1417th 2147 34.0%
2012 48.70 1331st 2166 38.6%
2013 60.10 940th 2167 56.6%
2014 64.16 783rd 2093 62.6%
2015 67.37 573rd 2052 72.1%
2016 60.61 727th 2046 64.5%
2017 52.56 891st 2044 56.4%
2018 31.26 1393rd 2037 31.6%
2019 43.66 1108th 2086 46.9%
2021 44.29 964th 1948 50.5%
2022 46.42 1026th 2082 50.7%
2023 31.50 1363rd 2077 34.4%
2024 27.66 1466th 2067 29.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.92 582nd 718 18.9%
2019 29.97 615th 743 17.2%
2021 64.63 84th 537 84.4%
2024 42.16 442nd 826 46.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 452nd 763 40.8%
2019 21.65 1093rd 1194 8.5%
2022 53.06 384th 1113 65.5%
2024 26.85 901st 1195 24.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.44 1351st 1765 23.5%
2019 37.93 1166th 1816 35.8%
2021 28.30 1152nd 1514 23.9%
2022 32.13 1228th 1763 30.3%
2023 26.58 1437th 1808 20.5%
2024 30.56 1295th 1793 27.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.15 1257th 1964 36.0%
2019 54.82 854th 2019 57.7%
2021 39.68 928th 1680 44.8%
2022 52.93 810th 1970 58.9%
2023 30.04 1326th 1957 32.2%
2024 35.62 1181st 1942 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.95 1382nd 1972 29.9%
2019 37.30 1211th 2019 40.0%
2021 45.82 821st 1707 51.9%
2022 40.57 1079th 1977 45.4%
2023 36.50 1182nd 1984 40.4%
2024 24.81 1456th 1959 25.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.66 221st 243 9.1%
2022 52.52 122nd 226 46.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.46 332nd 698 52.4%
2019 52.43 258th 711 63.7%
2021 31.76 305th 428 28.7%
2022 31.53 479th 684 30.0%
2023 21.05 659th 692 4.8%
2024 34.01 435th 655 33.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 818th 938 12.8%
2019 20.51 860th 955 9.9%
2021 34.48 472nd 742 36.4%
2022 39.94 549th 954 42.5%
2023 41.31 538th 970 44.5%
2024 44.39 485th 959 49.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Longwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.02 1075th 1463 26.5%
2019 50.24 731st 1462 50.0%
2021 22.93 1090th 1308 16.7%
2022 38.28 913th 1425 35.9%
2023 37.56 929th 1419 34.5%
2024 36.85 912th 1392 34.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, July 22, 2019

Open Quote Longwood is such a special school nestled in an amazing little neighborhood. The teachers and staff are amazing. They truly care about the students and families in the community. My eldest son came from a very small Montessori environment "ahead of the norm" and found his footing quickly as he adjusted to the learning environment and classroom structure. They pull students out for differentiated learning opportunities so my son can continue to advance in reading and math (his strengths) as needed. We live in the immediate neighborhood and are starting to outgrow our house but I know that I want to stay until all my kids can go through Longwood - it is that excellent. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 11, 2019

Open Quote The staff and teachers are responsive and caring. My daughter has been enrolled since Kindergarten and the office staff has always treated her like family. The teachers are responsive to concerns and questions. The school is very diverse and I feel that my daughter is going to school similar to how diverse the US is - and because it is so diverse, everyone is accepted as themselves - there is no pressure to "look exactly like this" or wear designer clothes. If you want your child to get real life experience, have caring teachers and staff, and be able to be themselves - this is the school (and neighborhood!) for you! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 20, 2016

Open Quote Longwood may not have the impressive test scores of other Elementary schools, but it is a wonderful and diverse school with a dedicated staff and in our experience has just as much to offer its students as anywhere else. The new creation station in the library 'Maker's Space', after school yoga, and robotics clubs are just a few examples. We love Longwood, and are greatful to get to be a part of this community! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 5, 2013

Open Quote My daughter was a little intimidated when she started @ Longwood for Kindergarten. She didnt think she was going to be able to keep up with her classmates but as the yr went on she progress very well & also did well on her testing. We Love Ms. Theis & the other teachers in KT class. They worked very hard & are very pleasant as well as patient with the students. We are going to miss Ms. Theis @ Longwood but my daughter is going into 1st grade & cant wait to see all her teachers & friends. Close Quote


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Monday, May 11, 2009

Open Quote This school is phenomenal! My son who is in Kindergarten went from not knowing all of his sounds to his letters, not being able to write all of his letters of the alphabet to being able to read and spell this school year. I am amazed at the progress he has made! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Longwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 297 37 12 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 356
1989 355 60 15 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 439
1990 241 33 8 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 292
1991 281 41 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 329 32 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 295 30 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 295 29 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 257 34 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 257 34 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 343 58 24 30 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 255 56 26 28 2 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 245 60 22 21 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2000 241 89 31 22 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 249 81 43 25 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 204 73 46 55 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2003 204 73 46 55 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2004 222 71 55 55 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 190 87 58 39 1 n/a n/a 19 394
2006 201 88 49 45 0 n/a n/a 31 414
2007 192 98 59 64 2 n/a n/a 42 457
2008 182 105 80 72 0 n/a n/a 37 476
2009 181 88 48 72 0 n/a n/a 29 418
2010 168 121 55 100 0 n/a n/a 27 471
2011 162 107 55 122 0 0 21 0 467
2012 160 114 62 126 0 1 25 0 488
2013 135 99 56 153 0 0 20 0 463
2014 111 65 41 140 0 0 22 0 379
2015 118 83 44 141 0 1 21 0 408
2016 106 79 48 112 0 1 19 0 365
2017 112 92 47 106 1 0 27 0 385
2018 111 89 50 91 0 0 19 0 360
2019 125 93 76 91 0 0 23 0 408
2020 107 99 62 77 0 0 24 0 369
2021 98 102 72 85 0 1 21 0 379
2022 88 95 73 99 3 0 24 0 382
2023 72 129 24 86 1 0 29 0 341

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 Longwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 27.7 12.8 n/a
1989 439 20.0 21.9 n/a
1990 292 12.8 22.8 n/a
1991 329 13.4 24.5 n/a
1992 375 21.6 17.3 n/a
1993 341 20.6 16.6 n/a
1994 339 19.7 17.2 n/a
1995 315 23.1 13.6 n/a
1996 315 23.1 13.6 n/a
1997 456 20.7 22.0 n/a
1998 367 21.6 17.0 n/a
1999 349 20.6 16.9 n/a
2000 384 23.9 16.1 n/a
2001 400 29.6 13.5 n/a
2002 379 28.6 13.3 0
2003 379 28.6 13.3 0
2004 404 29.8 13.6 0
2005 394 26.3 15.0 0
2006 414 26.8 15.4 0
2007 457 26.0 17.6 0
2008 476 30.0 15.9 0
2009 418 31.6 13.2 0
2010 471 35.0 13.4 40.3
2011 467 30.0 15.5 48
2012 488 30.5 15.9 49
2013 463 30.5 15.1 62.4
2014 379 27.0 14.0 57
2015 408 29.0 14.0 57.8
2016 365 29.0 12.5 47.4
2017 385 28.4 13.5 47.5
2018 360 27.7 12.9 49.4
2019 408 29.3 13.9 42.9
2020 369 31.3 11.7 42.5
2021 379 n/a n/a n/a
2022 382 32.6 11.7 45.8
2023 341 26.3 12.9 61.3

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 Longwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 27.7 12.8 n/a
1989 439 20.0 21.9 n/a
1990 292 12.8 22.8 n/a
1991 329 13.4 24.5 n/a
1992 375 21.6 17.3 n/a
1993 341 20.6 16.6 n/a
1994 339 19.7 17.2 n/a
1995 315 23.1 13.6 n/a
1996 315 23.1 13.6 n/a
1997 456 20.7 22.0 n/a
1998 367 21.6 17.0 n/a
1999 349 20.6 16.9 n/a
2000 384 23.9 16.1 n/a
2001 400 29.6 13.5 n/a
2002 379 28.6 13.3 0
2003 379 28.6 13.3 0
2004 404 29.8 13.6 0
2005 394 26.3 15.0 0
2006 414 26.8 15.4 0
2007 457 26.0 17.6 0
2008 476 30.0 15.9 0
2009 418 31.6 13.2 0
2010 471 35.0 13.4 40.3
2011 467 30.0 15.5 48
2012 488 30.5 15.9 49
2013 463 30.5 15.1 62.4
2014 379 27.0 14.0 57
2015 408 29.0 14.0 57.8
2016 365 29.0 12.5 47.4
2017 385 28.4 13.5 47.5
2018 360 27.7 12.9 49.4
2019 408 29.3 13.9 42.9
2020 369 31.3 11.7 42.5
2021 379 n/a n/a n/a
2022 382 32.6 11.7 45.8
2023 341 26.3 12.9 61.3

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.

Immunization Rates

Longwood Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201699.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.6%99.4%
201796.9%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
201897.5%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.4%
201997.8%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.1%98.3%
202196.8%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.0%96.5%97.0%
202297.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
202396.7%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.4%96.7%97.0%
202494.8%95.1%95.1%95.1%94.8%95.1%95.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,197 (9.4%) $11,566 (90.6%) $12,763
2020 $1,347 (9.6%) $12,719 (90.4%) $14,067
2021 $1,127 (7.8%) $13,279 (92.2%) $14,407
2022 $1,127 (7.8%) $13,279 (92.2%) $14,407
2023 $1,786 (11.2%) $14,116 (88.8%) $15,903
2024 $2,041 (10.9%) $16,628 (89.1%) $18,669

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1108th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1363rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longwood Elementary School)26.416.3
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)54.248.8
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longwood Elementary School)38.916.3
 22.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)66.755.9
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longwood Elementary School)23.921.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)55.649.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longwood Elementary School)25.423.5
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)56.949.4
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longwood Elementary School)35.69.4
 26.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)60.154.1
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longwood Elementary School)30.29.6
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)55.252.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Longwood Elementary School)52.750.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Indian Prairie CUSD 204)72.672.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408341
 16.4%
African American93129
 38.7%
American Indian01
Asian7624
 68.4%
Hispanic9186
 5.5%
Pacific Islander00
White12572
 42.4%
Two or More Races2329
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%61.3%
 18.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended Longwood Elementary School.

Longwood Elementary School ranks 1466th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Francis Granger Middle School
High : Metea Valley High School

Students at Longwood Elementary School are 38% African American, 25% Hispanic, 21% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.


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