Langley At-A-Glance

Description

The Langley School – an independent, coed day school for students in preschool through eighth grade – strives to embrace the unique qualities of every child, every day through an engaging program of rigorous academics, fine arts, athletics, community service.

History

The Langley School first opened its doors as a cooperative nursery school in 1942. Langley’s first class was made up of just 19 children; today the school enrolls approximately 470 students in preschool through eighth grade.

Facilities

The Langley School is located on a 9.2-acre campus in McLean, VA. The school’s nine buildings include a 20,000-volume library, science and computer labs, a creative media studio featuring green screen technology, art studios, and a 23,350-square-foot athletic center. A soccer field, playgrounds, tricycle track, and wooded nature area offer students plenty of space for outdoor fun and learning.

School Divisions

Primary School: Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten
Lower School: Grades 1-5
Middle School: Grades 6-8

2007-2008 Enrollment

470 total students
49% boys, 51% girls
27% students of color

Student/Teacher Ratio

7:1

2007-2008 Faculty

69 faculty members
35 faculty with master's degrees
3 faculty with doctorate degrees
17% faculty of color

2007-2008 Tuition/Financial Aid

Preschool & JK (Half Day): $12,300
Grades K-5: $22,990
Grades 6-8: $24,200
Financial Aid: $530,000 granted

Athletics

Langley is a founding member of the Capital Athletic Conference and offers competitive team sports in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and softball for students in grades 5-8. Students can also participate in annual cross country and track and field meets.

Transportation

Round-trip or one-way bus service in several surrounding communities is available, including noon transportation for Primary School students.

After-School Child Care

Students age five and above may participate in Langley’s extended day program, Club E.D., from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Accreditation/Membership

National Association of Independent Schools
Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington
Black Student Fund
Latino Student Fund
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Elementary School Heads Association
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By the Numbers

1942 Year Langley was founded
470 Total students
9.2 Acres of campus
69 Faculty members
3 School divisions
23,350 Square feet in the athletic center
20,000 Volumes in the library
30 Magazine subscriptions in the library