Langford Area Elementary - 02

www.langford.k12.sd.us

102 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Langford Area Elementary, located at 206 Chestnut St in Langford, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Langford Area School District. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the community, focusing on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for its young students. The school prioritizes foundational academic skills while fostering a sense of school spirit and collective responsibility among its student body.

Reflecting the values of rural South Dakota education, Langford Area Elementary emphasizes small class sizes and strong teacher-student relationships, which allow for individualized attention and a nurturing atmosphere. The school maintains a commitment to preparing students for future academic success by blending traditional curriculum with modern instructional tools. Through its website, the district keeps families informed and connected, highlighting its role as a stable and dedicated resource for academic and social development in the Langford area.

102

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Langford Area Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
97 (95.1 %)
Two or More
3 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Langford Area 45-5
Phone:	(605)493-6454
Website:	http://www.langford.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 12