Langford Elementary

Summary:

Langford Elementary is a public elementary school in Blythewood, South Carolina, serving 609 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richland 02 School District, which is ranked 33 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Langford Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 27.42% White, 55.5% African American, 7.39% Hispanic, 0.99% Asian, and 8.21% two or more races. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, but its 5th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics scores have been lower in recent years. Langford Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.39% to 63.55% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, ranging from $12,002 to $13,012 over the past four school years.

Interestingly, Langford Elementary's African American students have consistently outperformed the state average for this subgroup in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while the school's White students have performed below the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Langford Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better, but schools like Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus and Bethel-Hanberry Elementary consistently outperform Langford Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 118 to 452 out of 619-644 South Carolina elementary schools, and its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from a 4-star rating to a 3-star rating.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 480 Langford Road
       Blythewood, SC  29016


(803) 691-4091

District: Richland 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,012 Help


Students who attend Langford Elementary usually attend:

High:    Blythewood High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.5%
White:
27.4%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Langford Elementary ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.6. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Langford Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richland 02 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Langford Elementary is $13,012. 14 elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Langford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Langford Elementary 309th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Langford Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Richland 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 02 33rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Langford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Langford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 65.08 204th 599 65.9%
2014 63.45 233rd 630 63.0%
2015 59.29 223rd 638 65.0%
2016 71.20 158th 619 74.5%
2017 75.42 137th 639 78.6%
2018 78.98 118th 624 81.1%
2019 61.92 239th 643 62.8%
2021 50.84 297th 622 52.3%
2022 67.84 193rd 625 69.1%
2023 54.45 282nd 644 56.2%
2024 50.60 309th 638 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Langford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.84 76th 588 87.1%
2019 51.20 310th 600 48.3%
2021 45.94 316th 580 45.5%
2022 69.08 167th 600 72.2%
2023 60.33 224th 608 63.2%
2024 57.51 247th 599 58.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Langford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.69 105th 570 81.6%
2019 67.55 184th 588 68.7%
2021 45.66 297th 554 46.4%
2022 65.30 192nd 573 66.5%
2023 49.39 293rd 580 49.5%
2024 41.35 348th 565 38.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Langford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.40 127th 571 77.8%
2019 50.73 297th 590 49.7%
2021 50.34 273rd 561 51.3%
2022 65.68 195th 579 66.3%
2023 55.24 250th 582 57.0%
2024 58.56 235th 568 58.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Langford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.79 7th 412 98.3%
2019 86.43 27th 421 93.6%
2021 74.29 51st 350 85.4%
2022 95.37 10th 393 97.5%
2023 80.90 45th 394 88.6%
2024 80.28 44th 369 88.1%
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Rank History for White students at Langford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.54 59th 457 87.1%
2019 57.49 210th 472 55.5%
2021 34.27 303rd 439 31.0%
2022 47.04 261st 455 42.6%
2023 40.36 295th 463 36.3%
2024 36.87 309th 441 29.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Langford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 216 178 0 15 0 0 23 0 432
2012 234 205 1 24 0 0 32 0 496
2013 245 212 3 25 0 0 41 0 526
2014 222 230 4 25 0 1 36 0 518
2015 219 214 5 13 1 1 34 0 487
2016 201 226 5 35 1 3 25 0 496
2017 173 225 8 31 0 2 33 0 472
2018 142 229 7 36 0 2 35 0 451
2019 144 256 5 38 1 0 32 0 476
2020 155 245 8 36 1 0 30 0 475
2021 173 243 8 39 0 0 32 0 495
2022 159 261 7 44 0 0 34 0 505
2023 167 338 6 45 0 2 50 1 609

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 Langford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 432 4.0 108.0 46.3
2012 496 33.4 14.8 53.2
2013 526 36.4 14.4 52.5
2014 518 41.5 12.4 50.2
2015 487 40.0 12.1 42.1
2016 496 40.0 12.4 42.3
2017 472 37.0 12.7 48.3
2018 451 35.2 12.8 47
2019 476 36.2 13.1 52.9
2020 475 36.0 13.1 52.6
2021 495 37.0 13.3 48.3
2022 505 36.0 14.0 41.4
2023 609 37.2 16.3 63.5

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 Langford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 432 4.0 108.0 46.3
2012 496 33.4 14.8 53.2
2013 526 36.4 14.4 52.5
2014 518 41.5 12.4 50.2
2015 487 40.0 12.1 42.1
2016 496 40.0 12.4 42.3
2017 472 37.0 12.7 48.3
2018 451 35.2 12.8 47
2019 476 36.2 13.1 52.9
2020 475 36.0 13.1 52.6
2021 495 37.0 13.3 48.3
2022 505 36.0 14.0 41.4
2023 609 37.2 16.3 63.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Langford Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $413 (3.3%) $534 (4.2%) $947 (7.5%) $10,158 (80.4%) $1,523 (12.1%) $11,681 (92.5%) $12,628
2020 $325 (2.6%) $756 (6.1%) $1,080 (8.7%) $9,696 (78.0%) $1,651 (13.3%) $11,347 (91.3%) $12,427
2021 $256 (2.1%) $499 (4.0%) $755 (6.1%) $10,071 (80.8%) $1,633 (13.1%) $11,704 (93.9%) $12,459
2022 $304 (2.5%) $451 (3.8%) $754 (6.3%) $9,880 (82.3%) $1,368 (11.4%) $11,248 (93.7%) $12,002
2023 $551 (4.2%) $821 (6.3%) $1,372 (10.5%) $10,138 (77.9%) $1,502 (11.5%) $11,640 (89.5%) $13,012

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Langford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 282nd of 644 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Langford Elementary)49.454.8
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)51.152.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Langford Elementary)58.657.5
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)6252.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Langford Elementary)46.537.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade Science (Richland 02)51.146.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Langford Elementary)43.652.9
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)53.760
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Langford Elementary)56.344.8
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)53.348.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Langford Elementary)46.352.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)44.358.8
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Langford Elementary)58.851.6
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)51.145.4
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476609
 27.9%
African American256338
 32%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic3845
 18.4%
Pacific Islander02
White144167
 16%
Two or More Races3250
 56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%63.5%
 10.6%


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Students at Langford Elementary are 56% African American, 27% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Langford Elementary ranks 309th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Langford Elementary.

Students who attend Langford Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Blythewood High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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