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#472 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 40% in state
Langford Elementary
Elementary School · Richland 02 · Blythewood, SC
A Richland 02 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
480 Langford Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Langford Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* 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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Langford Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,122
Median home value
$330,900
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Top ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Bethel-hanberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| Sandlapper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Lake Carolina Elementary Upper CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 3–5 | 3.1 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richland 02
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #16 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Langford Elementary is listed in Richland 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Langford Elementary
Langford Elementary is a public elementary school in Blythewood, SC, part of Richland 02, serving approximately 640 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Langford Elementary
What grades does Langford Elementary serve?
Langford Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Langford Elementary?
Langford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Langford Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Langford Elementary rank in SC?
Langford Elementary ranks #472 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Langford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Langford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Langford Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Langford Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Langford Elementary a charter school?
No, Langford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Langford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Langford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Langford Elementary?
49.8% of students at Langford Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (803) 691-4091
- Area population (ZIP 29016)
- 29,193
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 29016; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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