Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longley Way Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longley Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Longley Way Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longley Way Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longley Way Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#719 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
71%
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longley Way Elementary School's ranking?
Longley Way Elementary School is ranked #719 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Longley Way Elementary School often compared to?
Longley Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Stocker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Longley Way Elementary School?
507 students attend Longley Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Longley Way Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longley Way Elementary School?
Longley Way Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Longley Way Elementary School offer ?
Longley Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Longley Way Elementary School part of?
Longley Way Elementary School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Winter Break: All Schools Closed (Events)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed (Events)
December 26, 2024 (Thursday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed (Events)
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed (Events)
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break: All Schools Closed (Events)
January 02, 2025 (Thursday)
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