Ludlow Independent School District
School District · Ludlow, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
813
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
813
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Ludlow Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ludlow Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
Ludlow · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ludlow High School
Ludlow · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#27 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,569
+$1,583 vs Kentucky median
District size
813 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
Top-Rated Schools in Ludlow Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary A. Goetz Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Ludlow High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ludlow Independent
Ludlow Independent is a Ludlow, Kentucky school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 813 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $15,569 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Ludlow Independent is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Ludlow Independent students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ludlow Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ludlow Independent with test data.
Schools in Ludlow Independent
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Ludlow
- Total Enrollment
- 813
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- District spending per student
- $15,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ludlow Independent?
Ludlow Independent has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ludlow Independent?
The average composite rating for Ludlow Independent is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ludlow Independent?
Ludlow Independent's district-level spending was $15,569 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ludlow Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ludlow Independent is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ludlow Independent?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ludlow Independent with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Ludlow Independent?
Across schools in Ludlow Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Ludlow Independent with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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