Mary A. Goetz Elementary School

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mary A. Goetz Elementary School, located at 512 Oak St in Ludlow, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the small, close-knit Ludlow Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it provides a foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. The school benefits from its setting within a compact school district, which often allows for a more personalized educational environment and a strong sense of community involvement among staff, students, and families.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while emphasizing community values, Mary A. Goetz Elementary aims to cultivate both academic achievement and responsible citizenship. As part of a single-district town, the school plays a vital role in the identity of Ludlow, often acting as a hub for local engagement and a primary resource for families residing within the city limits.

455

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	31
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	48

White
366 (80.4%)
Two or More
48 (10.5%)
Hispanic
31 (6.8%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ludlow Independent
Phone:	(859)261-2100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 32

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 68