Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. John A. Langford School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Dr. John A. Langford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Dr. John A. Langford School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day matters at Langford!
Dr. John A. Langford School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. John A. Langford School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
56%
31%
Black
31%
12%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Dr. John A. Langford School's ranking?
Dr. John A. Langford School is ranked #536 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Dr. John A. Langford School often compared to?
Dr. John A. Langford Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dr. John A. Langford School?
313 students attend Dr. John A. Langford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dr. John A. Langford School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. John A. Langford School?
Dr. John A. Langford School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. John A. Langford School offer ?
Dr. John A. Langford School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. John A. Langford School part of?
Dr. John A. Langford School is part of East Hartford School District.
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