Longfellow Elementary

1900 Stockton St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305

longfellow.bcsd.com

780 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School, located at 1900 Stockton Street in Bakersfield, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bakersfield City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, Longfellow aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging social and emotional development in a supportive campus setting.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its position within the Bakersfield community to offer resources and programs that enhance the overall student experience. The school’s official website provides families with essential information regarding academic expectations, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities, reinforcing the partnership between parents, educators, and the community. Longfellow remains dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and creating a welcoming space where young learners can build the necessary skills to thrive in an evolving academic landscape.

780

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	643
Black	68
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Hispanic
643 (82.4%)
Black
68 (8.7%)
White
51 (6.5%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5350
Website:	http://longfellow.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	720
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	104
Grade 6	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	394	50.5%
Male	386	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)