Langford Elementary School
Tel:
(803) 691-4091
Langford Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Langford Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Langford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Langford Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 451 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Langford Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Langford Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #288 out of 1142 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 2% |
Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
Black | 51% | 34% |
White | 31% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Richland 02 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Langford Elementary School is Blythewood High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Muller Road Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bethel-hanberry Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blythewood Blythewood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,986 student
0.6 miles
10901 Wilson Boulevard
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090 0.6 9-12 1,986 - Blythewood Bethel-hanberry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 708 students
1.0 miles
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880 1.0 PK-5 708 - Blythewood Round Top Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 561 students
1.8 miles
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676 1.8 PK-5 561 - Blythewood Muller Road Middle School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 1,067 student
2.6 miles
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851 2.6 K-8 1,067 - Blythewood Blythewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 834 students
2.7 miles
2351 Longtown Road East
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850 2.7 6-8 834
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