Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

Home > California > Los Angeles County > Pasadena > Historic Highlands

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School

1065 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
: Top 50% in CA
: 43% (Top 50%)
: 42% (Top 50%)
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
Kind	141
1	80
2	92
3	84
4	72
5	78

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

547 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
2023	533
2022	573
2021	634
2020	437
2019	437
2018	513
2017	513
2016	527
2015	512
2014	501
2013	520
2012	515
2011	501
2010	525
2009	558
2008	589
2007	611
2006	601
2005	639
2004	684
2003	730
2002	843
2001	855
2000	884
1999	916
1998	872
1997	899
1996	863
1995	879
1994	842
1993	810
1992	837
1991	751
1990	817
1989	769
1988	776
1987	836

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
2023	23
2022	25
2021	27
2020	19
2019	19
2018	22
2017	22
2016	23
2015	20
2014	20
2013	20
2012	20
2010	28
2009	30
2008	32
2007	26
2006	30
2005	31
2004	32
2003	35
2002	44
2001	44
2000	46
1999	44
1998	41
1997	36
1996	30
1995	30
1994	32
1993	31
1992	31
1991	30
1990	33

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

School Rankings

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CA)

#4227 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
2022	#4227
2019	#4350
2018	#3700
2017	#5119
2016	#3594
2015	#4509
2013	#3797
2012	#3994
2011	#2933
2010	#3606

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(22-23)

43%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	43%	34%	34%
2022	34%	33%	33%
2019	40%	40%	35%
2018	37%	39%	35%
2017	30%	38%	33%
2016	44%	37%	30%
2015	32%	34%	29%
2013	66%	59%	52%
2012	64%	59%	52%
2011	69%	58%	53%
2010	63%	56%	51%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

42%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2022	42%	47%	45%
2019	48%	51%	45%
2018	56%	50%	35%
2017	42%	48%	43%
2016	49%	48%	41%
2015	33%	44%	37%
2013	52%	57%	51%
2012	55%	58%	52%
2011	58%	56%	52%
2010	52%	54%	50%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

6-9%

29%

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

21:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	23:1	22:1	24:1
2022	23:1	21:1	24:1
2021	23:1	22:1	25:1
2020	23:1	23:1	26:1
2019	23:1	23:1	26:1
2018	23:1	23:1	28:1
2017	23:1	23:1	28:1
2016	23:1	24:1	25:1
2015	26:1	24:1	25:1
2014	25:1	24:1	24:1
2013	26:1	24:1	23:1
2012	26:1	23:1	23:1
2010	19:1	21:1	21:1
2009	19:1	20:1	20:1
2008	18:1	18:1	19:1
2007	24:1	21:1	21:1
2006	20:1	20:1	20:1
2005	21:1	21:1	21:1
2004	21:1	21:1	21:1
2003	21:1	20:1	21:1
2002	19:1	20:1	21:1
2001	19:1	20:1	21:1
2000	19:1	21:1	21:1
1999	21:1	21:1	23:1
1998	21:1	21:1	23:1
1997	25:1	23:1	24:1
1996	29:1	25:1	26:1
1995	29:1	25:1	25:1
1994	26:1	25:1	24:1
1993	26:1	25:1	25:1
1992	27:1	24:1	24:1
1991	25:1	24:1	24:1
1990	25:1	24:1	24:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	1%	12%	8%
2022	2%	12%	7%
2021	3%	12%	7%
2020	3%	12%	7%
2019	3%	12%	7%
2018	3%	11%	6%
2017	3%	11%	6%
2016	4%	11%	6%
2015	4%	11%	8%
2014	6%	11%	6%
2013	4%	11%	6%
2012	5%	11%	6%
2011	6%	11%	6%
2010	4%	11%	5%
2009	5%	11%	6%
2008	5%	12%	6%
2007	5%	12%	6%
2006	3%	12%	4%
2005	3%	12%	5%
2004	2%	12%	4%
2003	2%	11%	4%
2002	3%	11%	4%
2001	3%	11%	4%
2000	3%	11%	4%
1999	3%	11%	5%
1998	3%	11%	4%
1997	2%	11%	4%
1996	3%	11%	4%
1995	2%	11%	5%
1994	2%	11%	5%
1993	4%	11%	4%
1992	4%	11%	5%
1991	5%	11%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

76%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	77%	55%	57%
2022	77%	56%	57%
2021	78%	56%	58%
2020	71%	55%	58%
2019	71%	55%	58%
2018	69%	54%	58%
2017	69%	54%	58%
2016	69%	54%	58%
2015	71%	54%	55%
2014	69%	53%	59%
2013	70%	53%	59%
2012	69%	52%	59%
2011	66%	51%	59%
2010	66%	50%	58%
2009	62%	49%	56%
2008	62%	50%	56%
2007	60%	49%	56%
2006	61%	48%	55%
2005	62%	47%	54%
2004	62%	46%	54%
2003	59%	45%	52%
2002	56%	44%	52%
2001	52%	43%	51%
2000	53%	42%	49%
1999	53%	41%	48%
1998	56%	40%	47%
1997	54%	40%	46%
1996	53%	39%	45%
1995	51%	38%	43%
1994	50%	37%	43%
1993	48%	36%	42%
1992	46%	35%	41%
1991	48%	34%	39%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

12%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	12%	5%	14%
2022	11%	5%	15%
2021	11%	5%	15%
2020	16%	5%	15%
2019	16%	5%	15%
2018	16%	6%	16%
2017	16%	6%	16%
2016	17%	6%	17%
2015	15%	6%	16%
2014	15%	6%	15%
2013	15%	6%	16%
2012	16%	6%	16%
2011	20%	7%	17%
2010	18%	7%	18%
2009	26%	7%	21%
2008	27%	8%	22%
2007	29%	8%	23%
2006	27%	8%	25%
2005	29%	8%	26%
2004	28%	8%	26%
2003	32%	8%	28%
2002	32%	8%	29%
2001	36%	8%	30%
2000	35%	9%	31%
1999	35%	9%	31%
1998	31%	9%	32%
1997	32%	9%	33%
1996	32%	9%	34%
1995	35%	9%	35%
1994	34%	9%	35%
1993	31%	9%	36%
1992	32%	9%	36%
1991	31%	9%	37%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

20%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	7%	21%	16%
2022	6%	21%	16%
2021	5%	22%	16%
2020	7%	23%	16%
2019	7%	23%	16%
2018	10%	24%	17%
2017	10%	24%	17%
2016	8%	24%	17%
2015	8%	24%	17%
2014	8%	25%	17%
2013	8%	25%	16%
2012	6%	26%	15%
2011	5%	27%	14%
2010	7%	27%	14%
2009	7%	28%	16%
2008	6%	29%	16%
2007	6%	29%	15%
2006	9%	31%	16%
2005	6%	31%	15%
2004	8%	32%	16%
2003	7%	34%	16%
2002	9%	35%	15%
2001	9%	36%	15%
2000	9%	37%	16%
1999	9%	38%	16%
1998	10%	39%	17%
1997	12%	39%	17%
1996	12%	40%	17%
1995	12%	41%	17%
1994	14%	42%	17%
1993	17%	43%	18%
1992	18%	44%	18%
1991	16%	45%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	3%	6%	5%
2022	4%	5%	5%
2021	3%	5%	4%
2020	3%	4%	4%
2019	3%	4%	4%
2018	2%	4%	3%
2017	2%	4%	3%
2016	2%	4%	2%
2015	2%	3%	4%
2014	2%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	4%	3%	4%
2011	3%	2%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.41

0.63

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	0.39	0.64	0.63
2022	0.39	0.63	0.62
2021	0.38	0.62	0.62
2020	0.47	0.63	0.61
2019	0.47	0.63	0.61
2018	0.49	0.64	0.61
2017	0.49	0.64	0.61
2016	0.49	0.64	0.61
2015	0.47	0.64	0.60
2014	0.51	0.65	0.61
2013	0.48	0.65	0.60
2012	0.50	0.65	0.60
2011	0.52	0.67	0.60
2010	0.53	0.67	0.61
2009	0.55	0.71	0.62
2008	0.54	0.65	0.61
2007	0.57	0.67	0.61
2006	0.55	0.66	0.62
2005	0.54	0.67	0.62
2004	0.54	0.67	0.62
2003	0.55	0.67	0.63
2002	0.58	0.67	0.63
2001	0.60	0.67	0.63
2000	0.60	0.67	0.64
1999	0.59	0.67	0.65
1998	0.59	0.67	0.65
1997	0.60	0.67	0.66
1996	0.61	0.67	0.66
1995	0.61	0.67	0.66
1994	0.62	0.67	0.66
1993	0.66	0.67	0.67
1992	0.66	0.67	0.67
1991	0.65	0.67	0.68

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

69%

54%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	71%	51%	58%
2022	72%	51%	56%
2021	72%	53%	55%
2020	68%	52%	52%
2019	68%	52%	52%
2018	64%	49%	50%
2017	64%	49%	50%
2016	71%	50%	52%
2015	71%	50%	55%
2014	73%	49%	58%
2013	62%	48%	58%
2011	69%	46%	56%
2010	69%	46%	55%
2009	52%	43%	42%
2008	61%	41%	26%
2007	58%	40%	51%
2006	68%	40%	54%
2005	67%	40%	57%
2004	64%	40%	55%
2003	67%	39%	54%
2002	63%	39%	52%
2001	66%	39%	55%
2000	69%	40%	57%
1999	73%	40%	59%
1998	82%	47%	66%
1997	84%	47%	66%
1996	79%	46%	62%
1995	82%	45%	64%
1994	71%	43%	58%
1993	76%	41%	57%
1992	71%	38%	47%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

12%

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School	California	Pasadena Unified School District
2023	13%	8%	11%
2022	16%	7%	12%
2021	12%	6%	10%
2020	8%	7%	8%
2019	8%	7%	8%
2018	12%	9%	9%
2017	12%	9%	9%
2016	10%	9%	10%
2015	9%	9%	10%
2014	7%	9%	10%
2013	7%	7%	7%
2011	8%	8%	9%
2010	9%	9%	11%
2009	9%	10%	9%
2008	11%	10%	4%
2007	14%	10%	10%
2006	14%	9%	12%
2005	15%	9%	11%
2004	12%	9%	9%
2003	11%	9%	9%
2002	8%	8%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Pasadena Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School's ranking?

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School is ranked #4227 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School?

547 students attend Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School?

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School offer ?

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School part of?

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School located?

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School is located in the Historic Highlands neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.

School Reviews

Review Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

July 18, 2025

Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?

Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.

July 18, 2025

Do You Need After School Day Care? 51��s May Be the Solution

Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.

July 15, 2025

The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report

Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
: Top 50%
: 43% (Top 50%)
: 42% (Top 50%)
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education