Dr. John A. Langford School

langford.easthartford.org/

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Dr. John A. Langford School, located in East Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of the East Hartford Public Schools district, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school community emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, families, and students to ensure that every child is prepared for future success.

Academically, the school implements a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards, with a particular focus on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Beyond core subjects, the Dr. John A. Langford School strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates student achievements and promotes inclusive values. By utilizing various school-wide initiatives and enrichment opportunities, the staff works to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging within the East Hartford community.

320

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. John A. Langford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	178
Black	98
Asian	7
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
178 (55.6 %)
Black
98 (30.6 %)
White
28 (8.7 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)622-5700
Website:	http://langford.easthartford.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 54