LANGFORD A ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Langford A Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 270 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Langford A Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Langford A Elementary School, located in the Englewood community of Chicago, serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is situated at 6010 S. Throop St. and functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and social-emotional support to the local student population. As a CPS institution, it adheres to district-wide curricula and initiatives aimed at fostering student growth, literacy, and numeracy, while navigating the unique educational challenges and opportunities inherent in the South Side community.

In terms of school culture and climate, Langford A Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Like many schools in the Englewood area, Langford works to create a supportive environment that prioritizes safety and academic accountability. The school’s programming often seeks to provide students with a well-rounded experience, including extracurricular opportunities and targeted interventions designed to help students meet grade-level benchmarks. As a public institution, Langford remains dedicated to serving its specific neighborhood demographic while striving to prepare its graduates for success in the competitive landscape of Chicago high schools.

For more information, contact Langford A Elem School at (773) 535-9180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.