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#111 of 451 schools in ND

Top 24% in state

Langdon Area Elementary School

Elementary School · Langdon Area 23 · Langdon, ND

A Langdon Area 23 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

721 11th Ave, Langdon, ND 58249

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$16,870
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Langdon Area Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Langdon Area Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,805

Median home value

$145,000

Median rent

$818/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Alphonsus SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8PK–80.4 mi48Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Langdon Area 23

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Langdon Area Elementary School is listed in LANGDON AREA 23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Langdon Area Elementary School

Langdon Area Elementary School is a public elementary school in Langdon, ND, part of Langdon Area 23, serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Langdon Area Elementary School

What grades does Langdon Area Elementary School serve?

Langdon Area Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Langdon Area Elementary School?

Langdon Area Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Langdon Area Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Langdon Area Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Langdon Area Elementary School rank in ND?

Langdon Area Elementary School ranks #111 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Langdon Area Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Langdon Area Elementary 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 Langdon Area Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Langdon Area Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Langdon Area Elementary School a charter school?

No, Langdon Area Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Langdon Area Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Langdon Area Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Langdon Area Elementary School?

20.4% of students at Langdon Area Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cavalier County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 58249)
2,363
Area median age
48.3
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 58249; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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