About the School
School Information
Ludlam Elementary School is located in the heart of South Miami, Florida. The school was built in 1958 and named after Walter H. Ludlam, pioneer settler during the early days of the development of Miami. Mr. Ludlam was instrumental in the construction of Ludlam Road, which is the street adjacent to our school.
The original building contained 34 classrooms and nine portables were added to accommodate increased student enrollment. The school belongs to the South Miami Feeder Pattern and the mascot is a dolphin. The school’s logo is “We Can’t Hide That Dolphin Pride”.
Ludlam Elementary School provides educational services to students in Pre-kindergarten through grade five. The school serves approximately 500 students. We are a mandatory uniform school in which the colors are white, yellow, light blue and red shirts and navy or khaki for pants/shorts/skorts.
The ethnic make-up of the student population is approximately 51% Hispanic, 25% White, Non-Hispanic, 14% African-American and 10% Asian/Indian or Multiracial.
We are committed to providing education excellence for all. We are proud to work collaboratively with parents and the community to prepare students to be responsible, productive members of society.
History
Walter H. Ludlam
Walter Ludlam was a pioneer settler during the early days of Miami’s development. He was instrumental in leading his community to petition the construction of Ludlam Road. His influence in our city is evident through a church, post office branch, and Ludlam Elementary School that bear his name. His pioneering spirit and strong sense of family are qualities we should all strive to emulate.
Vision
We, the Ludlam Elementary family will focus on preparing ourselves for the new millennium. Through high expectations for personal and civic responsibilities, we will enhance our students’ academic achievement and prepare them for the challenges of our multicultural, ever changing society.
Mission
Ludlam Elementary strives to prepare students to be responsible, productive members of society. The needs of our diverse student population are addressed through various instructional programs and initiatives within an integrated, technology-infused curriculum. We are an integral part of the community we serve, working collaboratively with local businesses and organizations to meet the challenge of preparing students for their future roles in society. Our mission, as a diverse group of people with the common goal of shaping the future by molding students into responsible, productive citizens, can best be summarized by our school’s motto:
CERTIFIED Schoolyard Habitat site
Ludlam Elementary is proud to be one of the few Florida national Schoolyard Habitat sites. Certified by the National Wildlife Federation, the entire school campus serves as an outdoor classroom that can be used by students and teachers at all levels to enhance learning in many subject areas. Learning about Florida ecosystems, flora, and fauna is part of the Sunshine State Standards, and many science, math, and social studies concepts can be addressed using the ecological schoolyard. For a plant guide to the Ludlam campus, click below.
Guide to Plants for Ludlam Elementary
