Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Long Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Elementary School's student population of 667 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5506 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Elementary School's ranking?
Long Elementary School is ranked #5506 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Long Elementary School often compared to?
Long Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonham Elementary School, Burnet Elementary School, Idea Travis Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Long Elementary School?
667 students attend Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Long Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Elementary School?
Long Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Elementary School offer ?
Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Long Elementary School part of?
Long Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Long Elementary School located?
Long Elementary School is located in the Permian Estates neighborhood of Midland, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Permian Estates.
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