Langdon ES vs The Children's Guild DC PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langdon ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
The Children's Guild DC PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
246 students
| Measure | Langdon ES Washington, District of Columbia | The Children's Guild DC PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 142 | #141 of 142 |
| National rank | #32253 of 50,301 | #46249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 377 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 3% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langdon ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 17.7).
- •Langdon ES does better on math proficiency (37% vs 3%).
- •Langdon ES does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •The Children's Guild DC PCS does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.2).
- •Langdon ES is the larger school with 377 students compared with 246.
- •Langdon ES is a public school while The Children's Guild DC PCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Langdon ES better than The Children's Guild DC PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Langdon ES ranks higher (39.5 vs 17.7 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 Langdon ES and The Children's Guild DC PCS?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langdon ES: 377. The Children's Guild DC PCS: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langdon ES and The Children's Guild DC PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Langdon ES is 69th of 142 and The Children's Guild DC PCS is 141st of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).