Longfellow Elementary vs Los Cerritos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
904 students
Los Cerritos Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Long Beach, California | Los Cerritos Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1254 of 5,693 | #758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16734 of 50,301 | #10454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 904 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 62.1).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 40.8%).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 904 students compared with 453.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Los Cerritos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 62.1 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 Longfellow Elementary and Los Cerritos Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 904. Los Cerritos Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Los Cerritos Elementary rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 1254th of 5,693 and Los Cerritos Elementary is 758th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).