Langdon Elementary School

Summary:

Langdon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Washington, DC, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 353. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Langdon Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 80-90% over the past 3 years, with a slight increase in Hispanic students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 30th out of 112 DC elementary schools in 2011-2012 (4-star rating) to 62nd out of 126 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating). Langdon Elementary performs better for certain student subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status and "at-risk" students, compared to the overall school. However, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized assessments, is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to nearby schools like Burroughs Elementary and Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland, Langdon Elementary's performance is generally lower. Despite the increase in per-student spending at Langdon Elementary, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be at play in driving student outcomes. The school's predominantly African American student population, coupled with its relatively lower academic performance, raises questions about potential equity and opportunity gaps that may need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1900 Evarts St. NE
       Washington, DC  20018


(202) 576-6048

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,870 Help


Students who attend Langdon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McKinley Middle School
High:    Dunbar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.7%
Hispanic:
15.9%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Langdon Elementary School ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 39th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.7%), Hispanic (15.9%), White (2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Langdon Elementary School is 11.7. 55 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Langdon Elementary School is $27,870. 52 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Langdon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Langdon Elementary School 62nd of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Langdon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Langdon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Langdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 83.21 21st 111 81.1%
2011 84.08 19th 111 82.9%
2012 68.23 30th 112 73.2%
2014 47.31 54th 109 50.5%
2015 34.63 55th 97 43.3%
2016 23.96 78th 99 21.2%
2017 22.35 84th 108 22.2%
2018 45.34 60th 120 50.0%
2019 50.57 55th 122 54.9%
2022 48.46 40th 97 58.8%
2023 52.77 46th 128 64.1%
2024 41.26 62nd 126 50.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Langdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.00 22nd 55 60.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Langdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.69 53rd 110 51.8%
2019 54.03 47th 117 59.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Langdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.11 31st 90 65.6%
2019 65.45 23rd 91 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Langdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.22 59th 113 47.8%
2019 45.55 56th 113 50.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Langdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.43 42nd 100 58.0%
2019 61.43 36th 106 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent 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.

Langdon Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Langdon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 472 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 418 418
1990 0 405 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1991 0 364 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 0 345 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 0 341 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 0 361 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 0 371 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 0 371 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 0 356 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 8 487 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 1 392 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 2 413 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2001 0 407 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 1 376 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 1 376 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 1 401 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 1 415 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 3 441 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 4 450 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 5 419 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2009 3 423 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2010 3 409 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2011 3 393 3 13 0 0 2 0 414
2012 0 382 1 23 0 2 2 0 410
2013 1 321 0 26 0 1 1 0 350
2014 1 314 0 30 0 2 2 0 349
2015 1 309 1 28 0 0 1 0 340
2016 1 268 0 28 0 0 3 0 300
2017 3 276 0 42 0 0 2 0 323
2018 3 280 0 40 0 0 1 0 324
2019 2 319 0 32 0 0 0 0 353
2020 4 328 1 37 0 0 0 0 370
2021 9 321 2 26 0 0 0 0 358
2022 5 305 2 34 0 0 2 0 348
2023 7 285 2 56 0 0 3 0 353

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Langdon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 27.0 17.5 74.6
1989 418 33.0 12.6 84.4
1990 409 20.0 20.4 57.7
1991 367 18.0 20.3 53.7
1992 349 18.0 19.3 87.4
1993 344 21.0 16.4 93.6
1994 366 17.0 21.5 94.8
1995 378 17.0 22.2 89.7
1996 378 17.0 22.2 89.7
1997 361 14.0 25.8 81.4
1998 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 401 40.0 10.0 n/a
2000 423 28.0 15.1 79.4
2001 419 28.0 15.0 80.2
2002 387 n/a n/a 67.7
2003 387 n/a n/a 67.7
2004 408 23.0 17.7 56.1
2005 421 27.0 15.6 66.3
2006 447 22.0 20.3 57.7
2007 461 24.0 19.2 51.8
2008 432 10.0 43.2 59
2009 433 32.5 13.3 65.6
2010 419 33.0 12.7 68.7
2011 414 31.5 13.1 n/a
2012 410 27.0 15.1 75.9
2013 350 26.0 13.4 53.7
2014 349 29.5 11.8 99.1
2015 340 29.0 11.7 100
2016 300 21.0 14.2 100
2017 323 26.7 12.0 n/a
2018 324 24.0 13.5 n/a
2019 353 24.5 14.4 n/a
2020 370 28.0 13.2 n/a
2021 358 29.0 12.3 n/a
2022 348 28.5 12.2 n/a
2023 353 30.0 11.7 n/a

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 Langdon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 27.0 17.5 74.6
1989 418 33.0 12.6 84.4
1990 409 20.0 20.4 57.7
1991 367 18.0 20.3 53.7
1992 349 18.0 19.3 87.4
1993 344 21.0 16.4 93.6
1994 366 17.0 21.5 94.8
1995 378 17.0 22.2 89.7
1996 378 17.0 22.2 89.7
1997 361 14.0 25.8 81.4
1998 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 401 40.0 10.0 n/a
2000 423 28.0 15.1 79.4
2001 419 28.0 15.0 80.2
2002 387 n/a n/a 67.7
2003 387 n/a n/a 67.7
2004 408 23.0 17.7 56.1
2005 421 27.0 15.6 66.3
2006 447 22.0 20.3 57.7
2007 461 24.0 19.2 51.8
2008 432 10.0 43.2 59
2009 433 32.5 13.3 65.6
2010 419 33.0 12.7 68.7
2011 414 31.5 13.1 n/a
2012 410 27.0 15.1 75.9
2013 350 26.0 13.4 53.7
2014 349 29.5 11.8 99.1
2015 340 29.0 11.7 100
2016 300 21.0 14.2 100
2017 323 26.7 12.0 n/a
2018 324 24.0 13.5 n/a
2019 353 24.5 14.4 n/a
2020 370 28.0 13.2 n/a
2021 358 29.0 12.3 n/a
2022 348 28.5 12.2 n/a
2023 353 30.0 11.7 n/a

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 Langdon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,215 (11.3%) $17,371 (88.7%) $19,586
2020 $2,342 (11.4%) $18,150 (88.6%) $20,492
2021 $3,044 (13.1%) $20,134 (86.9%) $23,178
2022 $5,098 (20.0%) $20,450 (80.0%) $25,548
2023 $3,799 (13.6%) $24,070 (86.4%) $27,870

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Langdon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 128 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Langdon Elementary School)5434
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Langdon Elementary School)43.231.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Langdon Elementary School)26.114.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Langdon Elementary School)23.928.6
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Langdon Elementary School)21.330
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Langdon Elementary School)30.335.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students353353
African American319285
 10.7%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic3256
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White27
 250%
Two or More Races03


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Langdon Elementary School ranks 62nd of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Langdon Elementary School are 81% African American, 16% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Langdon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McKinley Middle School
High : Dunbar High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Langdon Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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