Ludlow operates 4 public schools serving 2,295 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,210 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hampden County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,613 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 45.1% local, 44.7% state, and 10.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $132,292 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #37 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 309.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.0% White, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.
Ludlow Senior High accounts for 33.3% of all Ludlow student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ludlow-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Ludlow school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities
Ludlow school enrollment ranges from 368 students (lowest) to 736 students (highest), a spread of 368 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Ludlow student-counselor ratio is 310:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Ludlow is typically wider than the Ludlow-aggregate figure suggests.
Ludlow chronic absenteeism rate is 23.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ludlow is typically wider than the Ludlow-aggregate figure suggests.
Ludlow has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,295 students.
How much does Ludlow spend per student?
Ludlow spends $27,613 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #37 in Massachusetts.
What is the average teacher salary in Ludlow?
The average teacher salary in Ludlow is $132,292 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Ludlow?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hampden County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Ludlow?
Ludlow students are 74.0% White, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Ludlow?
Ludlow has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #37 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.