Ludlow-Taylor ES

659 G St. NE
Washington, DC 20002

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public school within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a holistic, inquiry-based education. It aims to foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

As a neighborhood school, Ludlow-Taylor is known for its active parent-teacher organization and its commitment to integrating the surrounding community into the student experience. The school curriculum often highlights project-based learning and enrichment opportunities, seeking to challenge students while supporting their individual interests. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programming, or current school news can find comprehensive information through the official DCPS website.

433

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ludlow-Taylor ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	27
Black	147
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
213 (49.2 %)
Black
147 (33.9 %)
Two or More
37 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)698-3244
Website:	http://ludlowtaylor.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 101

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 37