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Langley Elementary School

publicWard 5

Eckington · Grades PK3–5

What the data shows

Langley Elementary School · 1-star OSSE rating · Open enrollment. Student body: 66% blackafrican-american, 15% white.

2026–27 enrollment openGet lottery alerts:

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
1 / 5 stars · Score 14.3 / 100
Enrollment: 330

Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

About Langley Elementary School

Langley Elementary School is a DCPS public elementary serving pre-K3 through 5th grade at 101 T Street NE in Eckington, Ward 5. Langley positions itself as a "loving school family" with explicit equal weight on academic rigor and social-emotional development — the latter is unusual to make as visible a part of a DCPS elementary's identity as Langley does.

Programs and approach

  • Blended Learning — integration of digital tools across reading, math, and science blocks
  • Online Learning infrastructure for after-school and remote-extension work
  • Interscholastic Sports at the elementary level
  • Flex Academies Enrichment Clubs for after-school enrichment
  • FoodPrints Gardening — partnership with FRESHFARM bringing garden-to-table nutrition education

Mission

Langley's mission explicitly names social-emotional development as equal to academics. Morning meetings, classroom restorative circles, and SEL curriculum (Second Step or equivalent) run alongside CKLA literacy and Eureka Math.

Feeder pathway

Langley feeds McKinley Middle School (STEM-focused DCPS middle) for grades 6 to 8 under the DCPS boundary system, then McKinley Tech High School or out-of-boundary high school via lottery.

Admissions and lottery

In-boundary Ward 5 / Eckington families guaranteed seats. Out-of-boundary applicants apply via My School DC before the late-January deadline. School hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Uniforms required.

Enrollment and demographics

Current enrollment: 66% Black/African-American, 15% white non-Hispanic, 14% Hispanic/Latino, 3% Asian, with small multiracial and other populations.

Contact and resources

Compare other DCPS elementary options on our elementary schools in DC directory.

We are a loving school family committed to educating the whole child with joyful and rigorous learning experiences; we believe social emotional development is just as important as academics! We use the Conscious Discipline program to instill children and adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for one another, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Specialized Programs

Blended LearningInterscholastic SportsOnline Learning

Enrichment

Sports Clubs · Flex Academies Enrichment Clubs · FoodPrints Gardening

🕐 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.👔 Uniform required

Address

101 T STREET NE

Enrollment Lottery

Not required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Langley Elementary School (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.

Specialties

Blended LearningInterscholastic SportsOnline Learning

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Langley Elementary School serve?+

Langley Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Eckington neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Langley Elementary School in?+

Langley Elementary School is located in Ward 5, Eckington, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Langley Elementary School?+

Langley Elementary School is DCPS (DC Public Schools). Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.

What is Langley Elementary School's OSSE star rating?+

Langley Elementary School received a 1/5 star rating (★☆☆☆☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.

Is Langley Elementary School tuition-free?+

Yes. As a DC public school, Langley Elementary School is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.

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