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#194 of 240 schools in DC

Langley ES

Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC

A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 T Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

  • Math 11% vs DC 33% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs DC 37% (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.1% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.9% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg-27.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Students at Langley ES score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
33%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
37%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 14% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

Based on 27 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Langley ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 70Excellent Transit
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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

$114,482

Median home value

$813,700

Median rent

$2,140/mo

College educated

69.8%

Homeownership

37.2%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harmony Dc Pcs - School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–50.1 mi178Compare →
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. CookCharter · enrollment unverified8.2PK–50.4 mi530Compare →
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified7.1PK–30.6 mi245Compare →
Two Rivers Pcs - 4th StreetCharter · enrollment unverified5.8PK–50.6 mi390Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

District of Columbia Public Schools

Schools in district
117
Rank in district
#97 of 116
District spending per student
$31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Langley ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Langley ES

Langley ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Langley ES

What grades does Langley ES serve?

Langley ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Langley ES?

Langley ES has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Langley ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Langley ES is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Langley ES rank in DC?

Langley ES ranks #194 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Langley ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Langley ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Langley ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Langley ES has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Langley ES a charter school?

No, Langley ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Langley ES a Title I school?

No, Langley ES is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%
Area population (ZIP 20002)
70,580
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.7
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 · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
  • 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 20002; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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