LONGFELLOW EL

www.houstonisd.org

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Longfellow Elementary School**, located at 3617 Norris in Houston, Texas, is a part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving the Braeswood area, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. As an HISD campus, it follows the district's core curriculum while providing various programs aimed at developing students' foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.

The school is particularly noted for its community-focused atmosphere and its role as a neighborhood anchor in the 77025 zip code. By emphasizing student engagement and utilizing the resources provided by the broader Houston Independent School District, Longfellow Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Parents and stakeholders looking for the most current information regarding campus events, academic performance, or enrollment procedures can visit the official [HISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org).

576

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGFELLOW EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	134
Black	370
Asian	15
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Black
370 (64.2%)
Hispanic
134 (23.3%)
White
31 (5.4%)
Two or More
25 (4.3%)
Asian
15 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)295-5268
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LONGFELLOW EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LONGFELLOW EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	49.5%
Male	291	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)