Is Dr. John A. Langford School a good school?

Dr. John A. Langford School ranks 292 nd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dr. John A. Langford School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Dr. John A. Langford School.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. John A. Langford School?

Students at Dr. John A. Langford School are 57% Hispanic, 31% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dr. John A. Langford School attend?

Students who attend Dr. John A. Langford School usually go on to attend: Middle : East Hartford Middle School High : East Hartford High School

Dr. John A. Langford School

Summary:

Dr. John A. Langford School is an elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving 320 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the East Hartford School District, which is ranked 135 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dr. John A. Langford School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's student population is diverse, with a majority of Hispanic students (55.62%) and a significant African American population (30.62%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 41% to 49.2% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 49.4% to 51.4%. Additionally, a significant majority of the school's students (69.38%) come from low-income families and qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other elementary schools in the East Hartford School District, Dr. John A. Langford School generally performs better than some of its peers, such as Anna E. Norris School and Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School, which have lower academic proficiency rates and rankings. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Governor William Pitkin School. Additionally, nearby Odyssey Community School and Pleasant Valley School, which are magnet and out-of-district schools, generally outperform Dr. John A. Langford School in academic achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

61 Alps Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108

(860) 622-5700

District: East Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
292^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,808

Students who attend Dr. John A. Langford School usually attend:

Middle:	East Hartford Middle School
High:	East Hartford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 313

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.5%

African American:

30.7%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. John A. Langford School ranks worse than 58.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the East Hartford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.5%), African American (30.7%), White (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. John A. Langford School is 11, which is the 4^th best among 8 elementary schools in the East Hartford School District. (See more...)

Compare Dr. John A. Langford School employs 28.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. John A. Langford School is $18,808, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the East Hartford School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. John A. Langford School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Hartford School District 135^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. John A. Langford School

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Rank History for all students at Dr. John A. Langford School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	18.40	484^th	570	15.1%
2007	23.66	467^th	568	17.8%
2008	19.75	481^st	565	14.9%
2009	25.29	468^th	566	17.3%
2010	16.21	504^th	579	13.0%
2011	32.59	440^th	565	22.1%
2012	22.37	471^st	564	16.5%
2013	23.05	461^st	557	17.2%
2015	14.40	470^th	551	14.7%
2016	10.66	447^th	518	13.7%
2017	9.27	451^st	519	13.1%
2018	13.20	449^th	532	15.6%
2019	25.11	396^th	522	24.1%
2021	24.23	398^th	538	26.0%
2022	32.58	313^th	490	36.1%
2023	31.39	322^nd	491	34.4%
2024	38.20	292^nd	497	41.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. John A. Langford School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.44	217^th	371	41.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. John A. Langford School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.17	138^th	302	54.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr. John A. Langford School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.78	236^th	259	8.9%
2021	13.26	384^th	455	15.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr. John A. Langford School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.48	258^th	262	1.5%
2021	27.94	309^th	445	30.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. John A. Langford School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	37.67	66^th	101	34.7%
2019	51.66	45^th	112	59.8%
2021	66.15	42^nd	173	75.7%
2023	40.91	61^st	108	43.5%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. John A. Langford School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	218	49	20	29	1	n/a	n/a	317
1989	206	44	16	40	0	n/a	n/a	306
1990	216	49	9	44	n/a	n/a	n/a	318
1991	225	63	10	31	0	n/a	n/a	329
1992	221	81	19	47	0	n/a	n/a	368
1993	208	81	20	60	0	n/a	n/a	369
1994	188	112	22	65	0	n/a	n/a	387
1995	179	132	26	106	0	n/a	n/a	443
1996	179	132	26	106	0	n/a	n/a	443
1997	165	147	32	105	0	n/a	n/a	449
1998	135	114	33	80	0	n/a	n/a	362
1999	157	178	25	113	1	n/a	n/a	474
2000	122	125	28	110	0	n/a	n/a	385
2001	99	134	14	108	2	n/a	n/a	357
2002	80	114	6	118	3	n/a	n/a	321
2003	80	114	6	118	3	n/a	n/a	321
2004	84	130	12	115	3	n/a	n/a	344
2005	64	134	27	113	2	n/a	n/a	340
2006	70	159	34	140	2	n/a	n/a	405
2007	66	140	22	129	0	n/a	n/a	357
2008	54	143	19	128	2	n/a	n/a	346
2009	36	142	21	132	1	n/a	n/a	332
2010	35	140	19	149	2	n/a	n/a	345
2011	133	143	21	69	2	0	1	369
2012	37	145	18	176	2	0	3	381
2013	28	150	23	180	4	1	1	387
2014	30	161	17	189	1	1	3	402
2015	29	149	14	179	2	1	1	375
2016	22	123	12	162	1	1	1	322
2017	34	109	10	174	0	1	1	329
2018	35	115	7	177	0	1	4	339
2019	31	109	8	199	0	0	6	353
2020	25	102	9	176	0	0	4	316
2021	21	98	7	176	1	0	4	307
2022	23	94	6	172	2	0	5	302
2023	28	98	7	178	2	0	7	320
2024	28	96	6	177	1	0	5	313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. John A. Langford School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	317	22.0	14.4	n/a
1989	306	21.6	14.1	n/a
1990	318	21.4	14.8	n/a
1991	329	21.1	15.5	n/a
1992	368	22.6	16.2	20.7
1993	369	21.6	17.1	1.9
1994	387	22.3	17.4	27.4
1995	443	23.0	19.3	44.5
1996	443	23.0	19.3	44.5
1997	449	24.9	18.0	38.5
1998	362	25.6	14.1	41.7
1999	474	26.1	18.2	33.3
2000	385	26.1	14.8	46.5
2001	357	24.1	14.8	n/a
2002	321	23.4	13.7	52.3
2003	321	23.4	13.7	52.3
2004	344	23.9	14.4	58.7
2005	340	22.6	15.0	n/a
2006	405	21.8	18.6	48.1
2007	357	20.6	17.3	53.8
2008	346	24.9	13.9	45.1
2009	332	27.7	12.9	68.4
2010	345	25.3	13.6	68.4
2011	369	24.2	15.2	68.3
2012	381	24.5	15.5	61.4
2013	387	27.7	13.9	67.2
2014	402	28.5	14.1	72.6
2015	375	26.0	14.4	70.9
2016	322	26.0	12.3	82.6
2017	329	27.2	12.0	69
2018	339	27.7	12.2	78.8
2019	353	28.1	12.5	70
2020	316	29.2	10.8	62
2021	307	27.2	11.2	62.9
2022	302	27.4	11.0	70.2
2023	320	27.2	11.7	69.4
2024	313	28.4	11.0	60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. John A. Langford School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	317	22.0	14.4	n/a
1989	306	21.6	14.1	n/a
1990	318	21.4	14.8	n/a
1991	329	21.1	15.5	n/a
1992	368	22.6	16.2	20.7
1993	369	21.6	17.1	1.9
1994	387	22.3	17.4	27.4
1995	443	23.0	19.3	44.5
1996	443	23.0	19.3	44.5
1997	449	24.9	18.0	38.5
1998	362	25.6	14.1	41.7
1999	474	26.1	18.2	33.3
2000	385	26.1	14.8	46.5
2001	357	24.1	14.8	n/a
2002	321	23.4	13.7	52.3
2003	321	23.4	13.7	52.3
2004	344	23.9	14.4	58.7
2005	340	22.6	15.0	n/a
2006	405	21.8	18.6	48.1
2007	357	20.6	17.3	53.8
2008	346	24.9	13.9	45.1
2009	332	27.7	12.9	68.4
2010	345	25.3	13.6	68.4
2011	369	24.2	15.2	68.3
2012	381	24.5	15.5	61.4
2013	387	27.7	13.9	67.2
2014	402	28.5	14.1	72.6
2015	375	26.0	14.4	70.9
2016	322	26.0	12.3	82.6
2017	329	27.2	12.0	69
2018	339	27.7	12.2	78.8
2019	353	28.1	12.5	70
2020	316	29.2	10.8	62
2021	307	27.2	11.2	62.9
2022	302	27.4	11.0	70.2
2023	320	27.2	11.7	69.4
2024	313	28.4	11.0	60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. John A. Langford School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,466
2019	$16,055
2020	$17,384
2021	$18,718
2022	$19,485
2023	$18,808

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. John A. Langford School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 396^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 322^nd of 491 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. John A. Langford School)	52.4	37.7	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)	35.3	32.1	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. John A. Langford School)	42.9	41.7	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)	30	37.8	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. John A. Langford School)	46.2	29.5	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)	39	34.8	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. John A. Langford School)	36.8	44.2	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Hartford School District)	40.4	34.9	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.9	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. John A. Langford School)	29.4	38.5	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Hartford School District)	21	22.4	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	38.8	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	320	9.3%
African American	109	98	10.1%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	199	178	10.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	28	9.7%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70%	69.4%	0.6%

Schools Near Dr. John A. Langford School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Dr. John A. Langford School	Public	K-5	61 Alps Dr.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5700	313	28	11.0	60.1%	28 (8.9%)	96 (30.7%)	177 (56.5%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	38.2	292^nd of 497 public elementary schools	41.2%		31.4	322^nd of 491 public elementary schools	34.4%	30			41.0	41.7		49.2	43.8			$18,808
Robert J. O'Brien School	Public	K-5	56 Farm Dr.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5760	339	28	12.2	66.4%	14 (4.1%)	107 (31.6%)	201 (59.3%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	26.7	344^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.8%		14.9	392^nd of 491 public elementary schools	20.2%	48		34.5	37.7	40.4	44.8		28.1			$18,042
Academy of International Studies Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	625 Chapel Road	South Windsor	06074	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 291-6001	486	35	13.8	57.2%	29 (6.0%)	167 (34.4%)	197 (40.5%)	65 (13.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	11	431^st of 497 public elementary schools	13.3%		12.8	410^th of 491 public elementary schools	16.5%	21	18.3	30.0	22.0	13.3		32.2	11.7			$22,496
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School	Public	K-5	101 Great Hill Rd.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5720	322	30	10.6	75.2%	15 (4.7%)	79 (24.5%)	195 (60.6%)	11 (3.4%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.0%)	10.8	434^th of 497 public elementary schools	12.7%		9.4	437^th of 491 public elementary schools	11.0%	3	30.0	14.8			14.8	28.9				$18,343
Pleasant Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	591 Ellington Rd.	South Windsor	06074	Hartford County	South Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 610-0291	718	48	14.8	16.9%	236 (32.9%)	43 (6.0%)	71 (9.9%)	344 (47.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	85.8	64^th of 497 public elementary schools	87.1%		88.2	51^st of 491 public elementary schools	89.6%	13	74.6	67.6	75.6	80.6	74.3	72.5	77.6			$13,809
Anna E. Norris School	Public	K-5	40 Remington Rd.	East Hartford	06108	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5740	255	26	9.6	69.0%	19 (7.5%)	53 (20.8%)	167 (65.5%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	18.6	373^rd of 497 public elementary schools	24.9%		14	403^rd of 491 public elementary schools	17.9%	30		23.4	30.3		29.8	27.3	39.5			$19,735
Odyssey Community School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	579 Middle Tpke West	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Odyssey Community School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 645-1234	370	32	11.5	45.1%	98 (26.5%)	86 (23.2%)	71 (19.2%)	88 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	63.1	198^th of 497 public elementary schools	60.2%		55.3	230^th of 491 public elementary schools	53.2%	32		70.3	50.0	51.4	70.3		51.4	40.0	56.8	$14,497
Verplanck School	Public	K-4	126 Olcott Street	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3383	453	41	11.1	73.1%	72 (15.9%)	109 (24.1%)	218 (48.1%)	28 (6.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	6.8	468^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.8%		9.9	431^st of 491 public elementary schools	12.2%	37		13.1	22.3		22.2	17.0				$20,576
Silver Lane School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Mercer Ave.	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5500	220	20	10.8	81.8%	11 (5.0%)	94 (42.7%)	112 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	16.5	385^th of 497 public elementary schools	22.5%					(n/a)	34.5	32.3		27.6		22.9	20.7			$19,776
Waddell School	Public	K-4	163 Broad Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3392	509	40	12.8	64.8%	80 (15.7%)	121 (23.8%)	180 (35.4%)	102 (20.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)	25.7	348^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.0%		25.9	340^th of 491 public elementary schools	30.8%	8		33.7	31.3		54.3	27.4				$21,378

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