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Langford Area 45-5 School District

206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 247 students in Langford Area 45-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Langford Area 45-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
247 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Langford Area 45-5 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#76 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
50%
42%
45-49%
51%
30-39%
42%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,644 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,170 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,644
$13,146
Spending / Student
$14,170
$12,647

Best Langford Area 45-5 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Langford Area High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Langford Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Langford Area Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Newport Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11796 414th Ave
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Langford Area 45-5 School District?
Langford Area 45-5 School District manages 4 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Langford Area 45-5 School District?
Langford Area 45-5 School District is ranked #94 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Langford Area 45-5 School District?
91% of Langford Area 45-5 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Langford Area 45-5 School District?
Langford Area 45-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Langford Area 45-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,170 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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