Ludlow Elementary - 06 (Closed 2023)

1300 Ludlow Rd
Buffalo, SD 57720
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ludlow Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Top Rankings

Ludlow Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
#262 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ludlow Elementary - 06, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ludlow Elementary - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ludlow Elementary - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ludlow Elementary - 06 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ludlow Elementary - 06 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ludlow Elementary - 06 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ludlow Elementary - 06's ranking?
Ludlow Elementary - 06 is ranked #262 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Ludlow Elementary - 06?
8 students attend Ludlow Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ludlow Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ludlow Elementary - 06?
Ludlow Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ludlow Elementary - 06 offer ?
Ludlow Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ludlow Elementary - 06 part of?
Ludlow Elementary - 06 is part of Harding County School District 31-1.

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