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Longfellow New Tech Elementary School

45th/calhoun Sts
Gary, IN 46408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Longfellow New Tech Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Longfellow New Tech Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1431 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Longfellow New Tech Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow New Tech Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School is ranked #1431 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Longfellow New Tech Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steel City Academy, Aspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary School?
524 students attend Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longfellow New Tech Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Longfellow New Tech Elementary School part of?
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School is part of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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