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 bottom 50%).
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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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