- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, DC
Ludlow-Taylor Es
Federal NCES profile for Ludlow-Taylor Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 110003000037
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ludlow-Taylor Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of District of Columbia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most District of Columbia schools.
- #17 of 154
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 489
- students enrolled
Ludlow-Taylor Es has class sizes larger than 74% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ludlow-Taylor Es ranks #17 of 154 schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Ludlow-Taylor Es grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 110003000037 · Washington, DC Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Ludlow-Taylor Es grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Ludlow-Taylor Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 489
Ludlow-Taylor Es
489 students
What this shows Ludlow-Taylor Es reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ludlow-Taylor Es compares
Ludlow-Taylor Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 74% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 33.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Ludlow-Taylor Es is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ludlow-Taylor Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ludlow-Taylor Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ludlow-Taylor Es
How many students attend Ludlow-Taylor Es?
Ludlow-Taylor Es has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludlow-Taylor Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Ludlow-Taylor Es is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ludlow-Taylor Es?
The largest demographic group at Ludlow-Taylor Es is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ludlow-Taylor Es?
Ludlow-Taylor Es has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ludlow-Taylor Es rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ludlow-Taylor Es ranks #17 of 154 schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Ludlow-Taylor Es, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.