Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary vs Marshall Fundamental
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Marshall Fundamental
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,689 students
| Measure | Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Pasadena, California | Marshall Fundamental Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2909 of 5,693 | #566 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35338 of 50,301 | #10774 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 546 | 1,689 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 1,689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Fundamental scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 34.9).
- •Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Marshall Fundamental does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Marshall Fundamental does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.8).
- •Marshall Fundamental is the larger school with 1,689 students compared with 546.
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 Marshall Fundamental?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Fundamental ranks higher (40.8 vs 34.9 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 Marshall Fundamental?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary: 546. Marshall Fundamental: 1,689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary and Marshall Fundamental rank in California?
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary is 2909th of 5,693 and Marshall Fundamental is 566th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).