Altadena Elementary vs Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altadena Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | Altadena Elementary Altadena, California | Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3183 of 5,693 | #2909 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37457 of 50,301 | #35338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 527 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Altadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 31.6).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 74.2%).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.8).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 527.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altadena Elementary better than Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altadena Elementary and Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altadena Elementary: 527. Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altadena Elementary and Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary rank in California?
Altadena Elementary is 3183rd of 5,693 and Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is 2909th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).