Langston Hughes Elem
#64 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#7965 of 50,301 nationally
About Langston Hughes Elem
Langston Hughes Elem is a public elementary located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 560 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 64th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 560.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Langston Hughes Elem ranks 1st of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Langston Hughes Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Langston Hughes Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Quail Run Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 2.2 km away
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students · 2.4 km away
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 3.7 km away
Sunflower Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students · 3.9 km away
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 5.0 km away
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 5.2 km away
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 5.3 km away
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 6.0 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 6.5 km away
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Berryton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
560 students
Turner Elem
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560 students
Logan Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students
Harmony Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
Chelsea Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
Ross Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Langston Hughes Elem a good school?
Langston Hughes Elem has a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #64 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Langston Hughes Elem rank in Kansas?
Langston Hughes Elem ranks #64 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #7965 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Langston Hughes Elem?
Langston Hughes Elem had 560 students in 2025.
Is Langston Hughes Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Langston Hughes Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Langston Hughes Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Langston Hughes Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.