Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Langford Area Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Langford Area Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Langford, SD, covering approximately 424.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 15.8 miles and the farthest edge reaching up to 30.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Langford Area Elementary - 02's student population of 111 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Langford Area Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Langford Area Elementary - 02 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
88%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Langford Area Elementary - 02's ranking?
Langford Area Elementary - 02 is ranked #332 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Langford Area Elementary - 02?
111 students attend Langford Area Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Langford Area Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Langford Area Elementary - 02?
Langford Area Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Langford Area Elementary - 02 offer ?
Langford Area Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Langford Area Elementary - 02 part of?
Langford Area Elementary - 02 is part of Langford Area School District 45-5.
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