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#311 of 990 schools in CT

Top 31% in state

Dr. John A. Langford School

Elementary School · East Hartford School District · East Hartford, CT

An East Hartford School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

61 Alps Dr., East Hartford, CT 06108

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$26,199
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Dr. John A. Langford School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dr. John A. Langford School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,761/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,766

Median home value

$218,800

Median rent

$1,161/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

43.6%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert J. O'brien SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–50.5 mi339Compare →
Academy of International Studies Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.9 mi486Compare →
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–51.2 mi322Compare →
Pleasant Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.2 mi718Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

East Hartford School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#3 of 12
District spending per student
$26,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dr. John A. Langford School is listed in East Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr. John A. Langford School

Dr. John A. Langford School is a public elementary school in East Hartford, CT, part of East Hartford School District, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. John A. Langford School

What grades does Dr. John A. Langford School serve?

Dr. John A. Langford School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

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

Dr. John A. Langford School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. John A. Langford School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. John A. Langford School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. John A. Langford School rank in CT?

Dr. John A. Langford School ranks #311 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Dr. John A. Langford School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. John A. Langford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dr. John A. Langford School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. John A. Langford School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

No, Dr. John A. Langford School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. John A. Langford School a Title I school?

No, Dr. John A. Langford School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. John A. Langford School?

60.1% of students at Dr. John A. Langford School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
313
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
Area population (ZIP 06108)
24,027
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
35.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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