Langford Area Elementary - 02

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Langford Area Elementary - 02 ranks 78 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Langford Area Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Langford, South Dakota, with 102 students enrolled. The school is part of the Langford Area 45-5 district, which is ranked 63 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Langford Area Elementary - 02 consistently outperforms its district and the state of South Dakota in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 52.09% of its students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.44% for the district and 50.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 54.17% of its students were proficient or better, compared to 36.07% for the district and 42.95% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade, where 62.5% of students were proficient or better in ELA and 68.75% were proficient or better in Mathematics. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6% compared to the state average, which is an area of concern.

Interestingly, Langford Area Elementary - 02 outperforms the nearby Newport Colony Elementary - 04 in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, but the nearby Groton Area Elementary - 02, which is part of a higher-ranked Groton Area School District 06-6, consistently outperforms Langford Area Elementary - 02 in both subject areas. This suggests that the school's performance is not solely dependent on its district ranking, but also on factors within the school itself, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454

(605) 493-6454

District: Langford Area 45-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,585

Students who attend Langford Area Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Langford Area Middle School - 03
High:	Langford Area High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

2.9%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Compare Details Langford Area Elementary - 02 ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.68. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Langford Area Elementary - 02 is $14,585.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Langford Area Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Langford Area Elementary - 02 78^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Langford Area Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Langford Area 45-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Langford Area 45-5 63^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Langford Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	65.34	57^th	187	69.5%
2004	65.71	68^th	189	64.0%
2005	74.90	22^nd	194	88.7%
2006	50.95	133^rd	197	32.5%
2007	71.50	37^th	194	80.9%
2010	69.09	59^th	206	71.4%
2012	52.37	135^th	214	36.9%
2013	66.06	64^th	201	68.2%
2015	39.32	151^st	209	27.8%
2016	28.57	169^th	206	18.0%
2017	28.01	168^th	207	18.8%
2018	54.65	100^th	204	51.0%
2019	38.97	139^th	206	32.5%
2021	24.48	162^nd	202	19.8%
2022	49.50	105^th	202	48.0%
2023	67.42	65^th	204	68.1%
2024	59.68	78^th	201	61.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Langford Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.31	70^th	165	57.6%

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Rank History for White students at Langford Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	32.65	149^th	191	22.0%
2021	20.27	157^th	185	15.1%
2022	43.48	116^th	184	37.0%
2023	64.92	63^rd	185	65.9%
2024	56.85	78^th	184	57.6%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Langford Area Elementary - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	124	124
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	112	112
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	120	120
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	120	120
1993	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1994	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1995	128	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	132
1996	128	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	132
1997	124	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	127
1998	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1999	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2000	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2001	105	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	108
2002	106	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	109
2003	106	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	109
2004	94	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	101
2005	90	3	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
2006	81	2	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	86
2007	60	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2008	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2009	74	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2010	82	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	85
2011	89	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	92
2012	90	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	94
2013	91	0	0	1	3	0	1	0	96
2014	88	0	0	1	2	0	1	0	92
2015	77	0	0	1	3	0	5	0	86
2016	79	0	0	3	3	0	4	0	89
2017	76	0	0	3	4	0	4	0	87
2018	66	0	0	1	5	0	3	0	75
2019	80	0	0	1	3	0	4	0	88
2020	88	0	0	2	3	0	3	0	96
2021	86	1	0	2	2	0	4	0	95
2022	97	1	0	2	1	0	4	0	105
2023	97	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	102

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Langford Area Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	124	8.8	14.0	n/a
1990	112	8.3	13.4	n/a
1991	120	8.8	13.6	n/a
1992	120	8.8	13.6	n/a
1993	117	9.1	12.9	n/a
1994	117	9.5	12.3	n/a
1995	132	9.8	13.5	n/a
1996	132	9.8	13.5	n/a
1997	127	10.1	12.6	30.7
1998	126	7.0	18.0	45.2
1999	114	7.0	16.3	50
2000	103	8.4	12.3	47.6
2001	108	9.2	11.7	51.9
2002	109	9.4	11.6	58.7
2003	109	9.4	11.6	58.7
2004	101	9.4	10.7	48.5
2005	95	9.1	10.4	43.2
2006	86	9.1	9.5	45.3
2007	61	7.5	8.1	42.6
2008	55	7.5	7.3	41.8
2009	74	7.7	9.7	33.8
2010	85	8.2	10.3	37.6
2011	92	8.0	11.4	40.2
2012	94	7.7	12.1	46.8
2013	96	7.9	12.0	46.9
2014	92	8.2	11.1	38
2015	86	8.0	10.7	48.8
2016	89	8.0	11.1	52.8
2017	87	8.3	10.4	44.8
2018	75	7.9	9.4	41.3
2019	88	7.8	11.1	40.9
2020	96	8.1	11.7	35.4
2021	95	7.9	11.9	34.7
2022	105	8.5	12.3	24.8
2023	102	8.3	12.2	32.4

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 Area Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	124	8.8	14.0	n/a
1990	112	8.3	13.4	n/a
1991	120	8.8	13.6	n/a
1992	120	8.8	13.6	n/a
1993	117	9.1	12.9	n/a
1994	117	9.5	12.3	n/a
1995	132	9.8	13.5	n/a
1996	132	9.8	13.5	n/a
1997	127	10.1	12.6	30.7
1998	126	7.0	18.0	45.2
1999	114	7.0	16.3	50
2000	103	8.4	12.3	47.6
2001	108	9.2	11.7	51.9
2002	109	9.4	11.6	58.7
2003	109	9.4	11.6	58.7
2004	101	9.4	10.7	48.5
2005	95	9.1	10.4	43.2
2006	86	9.1	9.5	45.3
2007	61	7.5	8.1	42.6
2008	55	7.5	7.3	41.8
2009	74	7.7	9.7	33.8
2010	85	8.2	10.3	37.6
2011	92	8.0	11.4	40.2
2012	94	7.7	12.1	46.8
2013	96	7.9	12.0	46.9
2014	92	8.2	11.1	38
2015	86	8.0	10.7	48.8
2016	89	8.0	11.1	52.8
2017	87	8.3	10.4	44.8
2018	75	7.9	9.4	41.3
2019	88	7.8	11.1	40.9
2020	96	8.1	11.7	35.4
2021	95	7.9	11.9	34.7
2022	105	8.5	12.3	24.8
2023	102	8.3	12.2	32.4

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 Langford Area Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,205 (10.7%)	$10,035 (89.3%)	$11,239
2021	$1,336 (11.3%)	$10,443 (88.7%)	$11,779
2022	$1,313 (9.0%)	$13,320 (91.0%)	$14,633
2023	$2,132 (14.6%)	$12,453 (85.4%)	$14,585

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Langford Area Elementary - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 139^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 204 Elementary schools	35.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	28.6	61.1	32.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Langford Area 45-5)	25	50	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	35.7	61.1	25.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Langford Area 45-5)	35	50	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	50	40	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Langford Area 45-5)	46.7	33.3	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	57.2	40	17.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Langford Area 45-5)	53.3	33.3	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	38.5	75	36.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Langford Area 45-5)	38.9	62.5	23.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	69.2	75	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Langford Area 45-5)	50	62.5	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	38.5	75	36.5%
5th Grade Science (Langford Area 45-5)	27.8	62.5	34.7%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	39	57.8	18.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Langford Area 45-5)	42.6	43.7	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Langford Area Elementary - 02)	53.7	57.8	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Langford Area 45-5)	44.4	40.3	4%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	102	15.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	97	21.3%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.9%	32.4%	8.6%

Schools Near Langford Area Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (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	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Langford Area Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	206 Chestnut St	Langford	57454	Marshall County	Langford Area 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 493-6454	102	8	12.2	32.4%	97 (95.1%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	59.7	78^th of 201 public elementary schools	61.2%		67.4	65^th of 204 public elementary schools	68.1%	13	35.3	62.5	60.0	52.1	47.1	68.8	46.7	54.2	53.3		$14,585	$2,132	$12,453
Newport Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	11796 414th Ave	Claremont	57432	Brown County	Langford Area 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 493-6454	41	3	14.6	7.3%	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				19.2						10.0	$11,059	$33	$11,025
Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	759 5th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 443-2234	174	16	11.0	17.2%	156 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	40.1	128^th of 201 public elementary schools	36.3%		44.4	118^th of 204 public elementary schools	42.2%	10	30.6	58.3	56.0	45.9	38.9	41.7	44.0	41.2	40.0		$10,774	$1,227	$9,547
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	41632 109th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	24	1	17.6	87.5%	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				25.0				31.3			$11,699	$288	$11,411
Groton Area Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	810 N 1st St	Groton	57445	Brown County	Groton Area School District 06-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 397-2317	295	20	15.0	16.6%	273 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	70.3	49^th of 201 public elementary schools	75.6%		72.6	50^th of 204 public elementary schools	75.5%	1	53.5	63.3	58.5	58.6	76.7	53.1	51.0	59.3	52.8		$10,933	$499	$10,434
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	499 Westwood Rd	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	34	2	17.0	88.2%	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				37.5				25.0			$8,906	$214	$8,692

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