Ludlow Elementary - 06

Harding County School District 31-1
1300 Ludlow Rd
Ludlow, SD 57755
8 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Ludlow Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Ludlow, South Dakota, serving as part of the Harding County School District. Situated in the far northwestern corner of the state, the school operates within a remote, sparsely populated region, functioning as a vital educational hub for the local ranching and agricultural community. Due to its isolated location, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a curriculum tailored to the needs of a small student body.

As a component of the Harding County school system, Ludlow Elementary adheres to the district's broader mission of providing quality education despite the geographical challenges of the region. The school serves as a cornerstone for local families, often integrating community values into its academic framework. Those seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific programming can visit the official Harding County School District website at http://hardingcounty.k12.sd.us/.
8
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    8 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Harding County School District 31-1
Phone: (605)375-3241
Website: http://hardingcounty.k12.sd.us/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 5 2
Gender Ratio