Ludlow Elementary School

Ludlow Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ludlow, Vermont, serving grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 87 students. The school is part of the Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83, which is ranked 8th out of 72 districts in Vermont and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ludlow Elementary School stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.9 to 10.2 over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 8 to 18.2. The school's 5th grade science scores have also been consistently higher than the state average, with 58.33% proficient or better in 2021-2022 compared to the state's 35.05%. However, the school's overall test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages. Ludlow Elementary School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.68% to 65.52% over the past few years, higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 19.72% to 70.54%.

Interestingly, Ludlow Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 26th to 54th out of Vermont's elementary schools, suggesting that the school's performance may be variable and influenced by factors beyond just test scores. Additionally, the school's spending per student was $21,251 in the 2018-2019 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which ranged from $10,023 to $17,015 per student. These factors, along with the school's socioeconomic challenges, may be contributing to the school's academic performance, and further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school improve and better serve its student population.