Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
Madison Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
| Measure | Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Pasadena, California | Madison Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2909 of 5,693 | #5182 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35338 of 50,301 | #48390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 13.3).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 79.1%).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.7).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 411.
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 (Henry W.) Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 13.3 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 (Henry W.) Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary: 546. Madison Elementary: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in California?
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is 2909th of 5,693 and Madison Elementary is 5182nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).