Summary:
The 60949 zip code area has only one elementary school, Ludlow Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This small school of just 61 students faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below state averages.
Ludlow Elementary School serves a predominantly White (47.54%) and Hispanic (44.26%) student population, with a high percentage (81.97%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school spends $20,582 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, yet it struggles to provide an adequate education. Only 10% of 8th graders at Ludlow Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, compared to state averages of 40.5%, 25.7%, and 52%, respectively.
The school also faces a concerning issue with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 55.2% - much higher than the state average. Despite the small school size and high per-student funding, Ludlow Elementary appears to be failing to meet the needs of its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the poor performance and identify potential interventions to improve academic outcomes and attendance at this struggling Ludlow CCSD 142 school.
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