Longfellow Elementary

Summary:

Longfellow Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, Washington, serving 339 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pasco School District, which is ranked 214 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longfellow Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 94%) compared to nearby schools like Mark Twain Elementary, Emerson Elementary, and Virgie Robinson Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Longfellow consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Washington, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.5% of Longfellow students were proficient in ELA, compared to 52.63% statewide and 33.13% in the Pasco School District.

Longfellow's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools for these subgroups. The school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite spending significantly more per student ($18,111 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, Longfellow's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting a need for a more comprehensive and effective intervention strategy from the Pasco School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 301 North 10th Avenue
       Pasco, WA  99301


(509) 547-2429

District: Pasco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1147th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,111 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ellen Ochoa Middle School
High:    Chiawana Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.8%
White:
2.5%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longfellow Elementary ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.8%), White (2.5%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary is 12.6, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Elementary is $18,111, which is the 9th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Longfellow Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Longfellow Elementary 1147th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Longfellow Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pasco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco School District 214th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Longfellow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.83 1009th 1026 1.7%
2005 2.32 1023rd 1031 0.8%
2006 3.49 1040th 1051 1.0%
2007 3.81 1052nd 1069 1.6%
2008 1.08 1065th 1067 0.2%
2009 2.82 1062nd 1072 0.9%
2010 4.43 1074th 1088 1.3%
2011 9.25 1050th 1092 3.8%
2012 12.10 1021st 1097 6.9%
2013 13.75 1024th 1106 7.4%
2015 1.42 1066th 1067 0.1%
2016 1.77 1048th 1053 0.5%
2017 1.72 1055th 1056 0.1%
2018 2.45 1045th 1054 0.9%
2019 4.28 1113th 1130 1.5%
2021 4.90 1101st 1107 0.5%
2022 3.91 1160th 1169 0.8%
2023 3.44 1160th 1169 0.8%
2024 4.57 1147th 1168 1.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 220th 333 33.9%
2019 36.56 157th 248 36.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.68 828th 835 0.8%
2019 10.69 952nd 979 2.8%
2021 7.32 848th 854 0.7%
2022 8.18 1006th 1019 1.3%
2023 4.99 1003rd 1013 1.0%
2024 8.09 994th 1024 2.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.64 995th 1004 0.9%
2019 5.32 1047th 1068 2.0%
2021 5.27 1002nd 1008 0.6%
2022 4.54 1095th 1100 0.5%
2023 6.61 1072nd 1094 2.0%
2024 4.40 1082nd 1093 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.68 991st 999 0.8%
2019 6.87 1041st 1075 3.2%
2021 4.17 1025th 1025 0.0%
2024 5.90 1075th 1099 2.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longfellow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.47 670th 697 3.9%
2021 9.59 499th 501 0.4%
2022 9.05 691st 694 0.4%
2023 8.53 620th 633 2.1%
2024 9.09 632nd 651 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a teacher
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Open Quote The staff and teachers at Longfellow Elementary are the most caring and competent individuals I know. As has been demonstrated over and over again, by mearly rating schools according to test scores alone you are not understanding what teachers do for their students in a low socio economic school, with second language learners at 97% and who's parents are first generation immigrants to the system itself. The staff and teachers are doing so much more than educating students. We are feeding them,clothing them, finding homes and shelters for them and teaching them to be good citizens when many of their parents are too buys working two jobs to put food on their tables. Understand the situation and we welcome your solutions, but we choose to teach, These are our children and our future. Not many teachers volunteer for the job. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Longfellow Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 136 9 5 185 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 142 23 7 268 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 190 26 9 262 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 155 23 7 270 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1992 145 25 5 307 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 147 22 4 247 4 n/a n/a 0 424
1994 155 17 7 269 6 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 115 8 2 291 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 115 8 2 291 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 92 7 5 319 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 87 3 6 335 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 68 5 8 381 3 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 63 2 6 397 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 49 4 1 405 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 33 2 0 425 4 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 33 2 0 425 4 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 36 5 0 532 5 n/a n/a 0 578
2005 43 6 0 486 5 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 35 4 1 474 3 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 34 8 1 479 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 26 12 1 562 0 n/a n/a 1 602
2009 19 15 1 600 1 n/a n/a 6 642
2010 22 6 3 458 0 n/a n/a 1 490
2011 163 3 3 357 1 0 1 0 528
2012 23 6 1 492 0 0 12 0 534
2013 28 3 1 516 0 0 11 0 559
2014 31 5 3 510 0 3 3 0 555
2015 31 2 1 524 0 2 3 0 563
2016 13 1 0 419 0 0 4 0 437
2017 12 1 0 441 0 0 5 0 459
2018 20 1 1 462 0 0 1 0 485
2019 17 2 1 432 2 0 6 0 460
2020 16 0 1 400 1 0 5 0 423
2021 17 0 2 342 1 0 2 0 364
2022 20 0 1 328 0 0 1 0 350
2023 18 1 0 320 0 0 0 0 339
2024 8 0 1 305 0 0 1 0 315

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 Longfellow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 18.0 18.6 0
1989 440 22.0 20.0 n/a
1990 487 25.8 18.8 0
1991 455 26.0 17.5 n/a
1992 484 26.0 18.6 n/a
1993 424 30.1 14.1 n/a
1994 454 29.0 15.7 n/a
1995 418 27.8 15.0 n/a
1996 418 27.8 15.0 n/a
1997 423 27.1 15.6 n/a
1998 431 27.9 15.4 n/a
1999 465 27.2 17.1 n/a
2000 470 28.0 16.8 n/a
2001 461 29.5 15.6 n/a
2002 464 27.9 16.6 84.7
2003 464 27.9 16.6 84.7
2004 578 29.0 19.9 84.9
2005 540 29.4 18.4 88.5
2006 517 28.0 18.5 82.2
2007 524 28.5 18.4 88.2
2008 602 30.0 20.1 89.7
2009 642 30.0 21.4 91.8
2010 490 26.9 18.1 95.5
2011 528 26.7 19.7 97.7
2012 534 26.7 19.9 98.7
2013 559 27.9 20.0 79.2
2014 555 n/a n/a 98.2
2015 563 36.0 15.6 97.3
2016 437 26.0 16.8 92.7
2017 459 29.2 15.6 93.5
2018 485 29.0 16.7 89.7
2019 460 30.8 14.9 95
2020 423 30.2 13.9 95.3
2021 364 22.9 15.8 97
2022 350 24.9 14.0 94
2023 339 22.9 14.7 96.8
2024 315 24.8 12.6 95.6

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 Longfellow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 18.0 18.6 0
1989 440 22.0 20.0 n/a
1990 487 25.8 18.8 0
1991 455 26.0 17.5 n/a
1992 484 26.0 18.6 n/a
1993 424 30.1 14.1 n/a
1994 454 29.0 15.7 n/a
1995 418 27.8 15.0 n/a
1996 418 27.8 15.0 n/a
1997 423 27.1 15.6 n/a
1998 431 27.9 15.4 n/a
1999 465 27.2 17.1 n/a
2000 470 28.0 16.8 n/a
2001 461 29.5 15.6 n/a
2002 464 27.9 16.6 84.7
2003 464 27.9 16.6 84.7
2004 578 29.0 19.9 84.9
2005 540 29.4 18.4 88.5
2006 517 28.0 18.5 82.2
2007 524 28.5 18.4 88.2
2008 602 30.0 20.1 89.7
2009 642 30.0 21.4 91.8
2010 490 26.9 18.1 95.5
2011 528 26.7 19.7 97.7
2012 534 26.7 19.9 98.7
2013 559 27.9 20.0 79.2
2014 555 n/a n/a 98.2
2015 563 36.0 15.6 97.3
2016 437 26.0 16.8 92.7
2017 459 29.2 15.6 93.5
2018 485 29.0 16.7 89.7
2019 460 30.8 14.9 95
2020 423 30.2 13.9 95.3
2021 364 22.9 15.8 97
2022 350 24.9 14.0 94
2023 339 22.9 14.7 96.8
2024 315 24.8 12.6 95.6

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Longfellow Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201698.1%0.0%0.0%1.9%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201898.3%0.0%0.0%1.8%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.3%100.0%100.0%
201995.5%0.0%0.0%4.5%0.0%97.0%97.0%100.0%98.5%98.5%97.0%
202197.6%0.0%0.0%2.4%0.0%100.0%97.6%100.0%100.0%97.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.6%
202297.5%0.0%0.0%2.5%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202392.2%0.0%0.0%3.9%0.0%96.1%94.1%98.0%96.1%94.1%98.0%98.0%98.0%94.1%
202492.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%98.0%96.0%100.0%94.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Longfellow Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201998.7%0.0%1.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Longfellow Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201997.8%0.0%0.2%0.7%99.3%99.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longfellow Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,126 (7.7%) $13,473 (92.3%) $14,599
2020 $978 (8.6%) $10,361 (91.4%) $11,339
2021 $951 (5.6%) $15,933 (94.4%) $16,884
2022 $2,125 (11.7%) $15,986 (88.3%) $18,111

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1113th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1160th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary)10.76.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)32.226.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary)33.38.3
 25%
   3rd Grade Math (Pasco School District)37.830.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary)1312.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)34.230
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary)20.65.5
 15.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pasco School District)31.226.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary)3524.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)41.135
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Longfellow Elementary)26.713.2
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pasco School District)29.520.2
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Longfellow Elementary)2013.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Pasco School District)31.529.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Longfellow Elementary)17.814.7
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pasco School District)40.332.9
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Longfellow Elementary)21.49
 12.4%
   All Grades Math (Pasco School District)30.322.6
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Longfellow Elementary)2013.2
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Pasco School District)32.830.5
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460339
 26.3%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic432320
 25.9%
Pacific Islander00
White1718
 5.9%
Two or More Races60
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%96.8%
 1.8%


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Students at Longfellow Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Longfellow Elementary.

Students who attend Longfellow Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ellen Ochoa Middle School
High : Chiawana Senior High School

Longfellow Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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