Langdon Elementary School

1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Langdon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in DC
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Langdon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Langdon Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Langdon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Langdon Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#43 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Langdon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Langdon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Langdon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Langdon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Langdon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Langdon Elementary School's ranking?
Langdon Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Langdon Elementary School often compared to?
Langdon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Langdon Elementary School?
353 students attend Langdon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Langdon Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Langdon Elementary School?
Langdon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Langdon Elementary School offer ?
Langdon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Langdon Elementary School part of?
Langdon Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Langdon Elementary School located?
Langdon Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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