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Long Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Long Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
65-69%
75%
(15-16)
65-69%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
58%
52%
Black
(15-16)
12%
13%
White
(15-16)
27%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Long Elementary School?
380 students attend Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Long Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Elementary School?
Long Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Elementary School offer ?
Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Long Elementary School part of?
Long Elementary School is part of Abilene Independent School District.

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