Dr. John A. Langford School vs Pleasant Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. John A. Langford School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
Pleasant Valley School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
| Measure | Dr. John A. Langford School East Hartford, Connecticut | Pleasant Valley School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #412 of 596 | #117 of 596 |
| National rank | #25684 of 50,301 | #2177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 74% |
| city | East Hartford | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 49.2).
- •Pleasant Valley School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Valley School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Pleasant Valley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 61.1%).
- •Dr. John A. Langford School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.9).
- •Pleasant Valley School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. John A. Langford School better than Pleasant Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley School ranks higher (85.6 vs 49.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dr. John A. Langford School and Pleasant Valley School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. John A. Langford School: 316. Pleasant Valley School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. John A. Langford School and Pleasant Valley School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. John A. Langford School is 412th of 596 and Pleasant Valley School is 117th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).