LUDLOW JAMES R SCHOOL

Ludlow James R Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 303 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Ludlow James R Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The James R. Ludlow School, located at 550 W. Master Street in the Olde Kensington/South Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 institution serving the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing foundational education to students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is situated in a historically industrial area that has seen significant residential redevelopment in recent years, making it an evolving hub for local families.

Academically, Ludlow focuses on core curriculum requirements while participating in various district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and mathematics proficiency. Like many schools within the Philadelphia system, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment and often partners with community organizations to provide extracurricular enrichment and social services to its student body. For families considering the school, it is best viewed as a community-centered institution focused on the development of students through their formative elementary and middle school years.

For more information, contact Ludlow James R Sch at (215) 684-5060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.