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Ludlow Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 831 students in Ludlow Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Ludlow Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
831 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ludlow Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
11%
% White
81%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,250 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 185% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,023 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$45,250
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,023
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ludlow Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludlow High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Elm St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-8211
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 Oak St
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Covington, KY 41016
(859) 261-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ludlow Independent School District?
Ludlow Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 831 students.
What is the rank of Ludlow Independent School District?
Ludlow Independent School District is ranked #88 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ludlow Independent School District?
81% of Ludlow Independent School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ludlow Independent School District?
Ludlow Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Ludlow Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,023 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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