Langford Area Elementary - 02
Tel:
(605)493-6454
- Langford Area Elementary - 02 serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Langford Area Elementary - 02's student population of 87 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Langford Area Elementary - 02's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Langford Area Elementary - 02 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | #523 out of 617 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 16% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 88% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Langford Area 45-5 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Langford Area Elementary - 02 is Groton Area High School - 01 (16.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 (14.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 (13.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Britton Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 Grades: K-6 | 207 students
13.8 miles
759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605)443-2234 13.8 K-6 207 - Britton Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 Grades: K-8 | 27 students
14.2 miles
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605)448-2234 14.2 K-8 27 - Groton Groton Area Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 297 students
16.6 miles
810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605)397-2317 16.6 PK-5 297 - Groton Groton Area High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 174 students
16.7 miles
406 N 2nd Street
Groton, SD 57445
(605)397-8381 16.7 9-12 174 - Webster Webster Area Elementary - 03 Grades: PK-5 | 298 students
24.1 miles
102 East Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605)345-4651 24.1 PK-5 298
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