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East Street Elementary School

508 East Street, Ludlow, MA 01056 · (413) 589-9121 · Hampden County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL368 STUDENTS
Enrollment
368
Elementary
DISTRICT 481 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
91
Kindergarten
143
Grade 1
134
Student demographics
White
26572%
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
6718%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 26%
Black
103%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
226%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19854%
Female
17046%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
368
-33 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 12.3:1
% White
72%
was 86%
% Hispanic
18%
was 9%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About East Street Elementary School

Set in Ludlow, Massachusetts, East Street Elementary School is a moderately sized primary school, part of Ludlow. It caters to 368 students across grades pre-K through 1.

Ludlow comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 2,210 students; East Street Elementary School is among them.

In terms of who attends, East Street Elementary School reports that the largest single group is White, at 72% of enrollment; the rest comes out to 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 64% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Hampden County put median household income runs about $71,306, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Hampden County's 168 public schools (combined enrollment of about 68,540 students), East Street Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Ludlow Senior High, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 8%: 401 students in 2018 compared to 368 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 86% to 72%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hampden County at a glance

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Population
462,815
Census ACS
Median income
$71,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
168
68,540 students

Quick facts

School name
East Street Elementary School
District
Ludlow
Address
508 East Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
Phone
(413) 589-9121
County
Hampden County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–01
Total enrollment
368
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250705002663
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About East Street Elementary School
How many students attend East Street Elementary School?
East Street Elementary School enrolls approximately 368 students in grades PK-01.
Is East Street Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
East Street Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does East Street Elementary School have?
East Street Elementary School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the student diversity at East Street Elementary School?
Student demographics at East Street Elementary School are roughly 72% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is East Street Elementary School in?
East Street Elementary School is part of Ludlow.
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