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Ludlow Elementary School

Public Grades K-8

Summary

Ludlow Elementary School is a small public school in Ludlow, Illinois, serving 61 students in grades K-8. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a growing Hispanic student population. However, Ludlow Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Ludlow Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has skyrocketed from 11.5% in 2019-2020 to 55.2% in 2022-2023, far exceeding the state average of 18.2%. Academically, the school's performance is significantly below state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 10% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, compared to state averages of 40.5%, 25.7%, and 52%, respectively. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,582, which is significantly higher than the state average of $14,721, the school's outcomes remain poor.

In comparison, nearby schools like Armstrong-Ellis Elementary School, GCMS Elementary School, and Fisher Grade School have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Ludlow Elementary's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, suggesting that the school's performance has been worsening relative to other schools in Illinois. The increasing percentage of Hispanic students at Ludlow Elementary may indicate a need for the school to ensure that its curriculum, teaching methods, and support services are culturally responsive and meet the needs of this growing student population.

Students ?

5.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,026

Per pupil spending ?

82.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

245 S Orange St
Ludlow, IL 60949-6092

(217) 396-5261

District: Ludlow CCSD 142

Students who attend Ludlow Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rantoul Township High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.1%

White:

32.7%

Two or more races:

15.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 31st percentile in 2003 → 16th in 2017

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (19% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2003

!Mathematics scores 27 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg19%

Illinois avg46%

Not ranked this year

Ludlow Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2017	19.0	1715 of 2044	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	11.1	1938 of 2046	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	33.9	1298 of 2052	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	16.3	1828 of 2093	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	9.1	1992 of 2139	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	33.6	1587 of 2120	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	31.3	1601 of 2092	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	38.1	1539 of 2095	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	59.4	1069 of 2086	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2003	39.2	1398 of 2020	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	13.2	1278 of 1367	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	55.1	545 of 1356	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.5	908 of 1294	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	8.4	1253 of 1322	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	46.0	848 of 1327	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.4	716 of 1318	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2003	51.2	657 of 1185	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2019	70.4	248 of 1217	79.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)80th percentile+20 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts26%-27 vs state

Mathematics12%-27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)							IAR Mathematics (2025)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ludlow Elementary School	Public	K-8	245 S Orange St	Ludlow	60949	Champaign County	Ludlow CCSD 142	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 396-5261	52	9	5.7	82.7%	17 (32.7%)	2 (3.8%)	25 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (15.4%)								(n/a)									26.5							11.8	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1		31.4	$28,026	$6,440	$21,587
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	3-5	650 N Maplewood Dr	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5404	276	29	9.5	89.1%	39 (14.1%)	57 (20.7%)	154 (55.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.0%)	6.5	2031^st of 2056 public elementary schools	1.2%		8.1	2064^th of 2067 public elementary schools	0.1%	33	12.7		7.0	3.6	22.2				10.8	5.3	3.6	3.8				4.2	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6		99.2	98.8			$20,760	$3,647	$17,113
Northview Elementary School	Public	K-2	400 N Sheldon St	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5403	218	21	10.3	85.3%	70 (32.1%)	60 (27.5%)	48 (22.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (16.5%)	15.9	1766^th of 2056 public elementary schools	14.1%		16.9	1774^th of 2067 public elementary schools	14.2%	8	27.5		23.5	25.0	32.5				27.3	11.8	8.3	10.0				10.0	99.6	99.2	99.2	99.2	100.0	99.2	99.2			$23,739	$4,530	$19,209
Clara Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	580 E Franklin St	Paxton	60957	Ford County	Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 379-2531	564	44	12.7	39.9%	465 (82.4%)	5 (0.9%)	57 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	33 (5.9%)	43.2	1136^th of 2056 public elementary schools	44.7%		45.6	1030^th of 2067 public elementary schools	50.2%	106	22.0		42.6	51.1	44.0				45.8	56.4	35.6	24.2				39.0	93.9	95.0	95.0	95.0	96.1	95.7	94.8	9.8		$13,321	$1,243	$12,078
Pleasant Acres Elementary School	Public	K-2	1625 Short St	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5402	293	26	11.2	94.5%	32 (10.9%)	78 (26.6%)	148 (50.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.6%)	10.1	1945^th of 2056 public elementary schools	5.4%		12.3	1964^th of 2067 public elementary schools	5.0%	19	18.2		16.7	19.2	28.6				21.6	11.1	0.0	2.9				5.2	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	16.4	97.6	96.9			$20,229	$3,490	$16,739
Broadmeadow Elementary School	Public	3-5	500 Sunview Rd	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5405	231	21	11.0	93.9%	69 (29.9%)	84 (36.4%)	31 (13.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	8.3	1986^th of 2056 public elementary schools	3.4%		15.1	1843^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	10.8%	143	22.2		2.3	7.4	18.9				9.3	4.7	3.6	8.1				5.6	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	99.2			$22,380	$2,892	$19,488
Gifford Grade School	Public	K-8	406 S Main St	Gifford	61847	Champaign County	Gifford CCSD 188	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 568-7733	151	14	10.7	33.8%	137 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	67.5	657^th of 2056 public elementary schools	68.0%		42.8	1096^th of 2067 public elementary schools	47.0%	439	47.4	53.3	52.6	69.2	57.9		37.5	73.3	56.0	42.1	69.2	42.1		25.0	37.5	39.1	94.3	94.9	94.9	94.9	97.5	93.7	96.8		32.3	$16,068	$592	$15,476
Thomasboro Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	201 N Phillips St	Thomasboro	61878	Champaign County	Thomasboro CCSD 130	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 643-3275	148	14	10.5	67.6%	101 (68.2%)	10 (6.8%)	18 (12.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.2%)	14.9	1787^th of 2056 public elementary schools	13.1%		28.7	1442^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	30.2%	345		61.1	15.0	18.8		12.5	46.7	55.6	33.0	15.0	31.3		12.5	40.0	22.2	26.6	99.2	98.5	98.5	98.5	99.2	98.5	96.2		26.2	$19,610	$2,205	$17,405
Fisher Grade School	Public	K-6	801 S 5th St	Fisher	61843	Champaign County	Fisher CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 897-1133	326	24	13.8	39.0%	304 (93.3%)	6 (1.8%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	65.6	695^th of 2056 public elementary schools	66.2%		66	631^st of 2067 public elementary schools	69.5%	64	34.6		52.8	58.5	48.1	93.0			62.8	51.4	48.8	38.5	58.1			48.5	97.5	97.5	98.5	98.5	98.8	98.5	98.5		12.1	$14,618	$1,201	$13,417
Armstrong-Ellis Elementary School	Public	K-8	3571 Gifford Ave	Armstrong	61812	Vermilion County	Armstrong-Ellis Cons School District 61	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 569-2115	81	11	7.7	40.7%	72 (88.9%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.2%)								(n/a)		66.7	57.1					75.0	66.7	57.1					8.3	33.3	94.3	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	94.3		36.8	$18,481	$1,171	$17,311

Frequently Asked Questions about Ludlow Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ludlow Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ludlow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rantoul Township High School

What district is Ludlow Elementary School in?

Ludlow CCSD 142

What is the racial makeup of Ludlow Elementary School?

Students at Ludlow Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 33% White, 15% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Ludlow Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 52 students attended Ludlow Elementary School.

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