LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ludlam.dadeschools.net/

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ludlam Elementary School, located in the heart of South Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for maintaining a focused academic environment. It serves a diverse student body and prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, Ludlam Elementary places a strong value on the social and emotional development of its students. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its daily operations. With its central location and commitment to the "Dade Schools" standard of excellence, Ludlam strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and technology-rich learning environment that prepares its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

260

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	189
Black	42
Asian	7
Two or More	7

Hispanic
189 (72.7%)
Black
42 (16.2%)
White
15 (5.8%)
Asian
7 (2.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)667-5551
Website:	http://ludlam.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	124	47.7%
Male	136	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)