About the School

School Information

MDPCS/Ludlam

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

Ludlam Elementary aims to provide a quality education where all students will reach their full potential within a caring, secure environment.

Mission

To provide all students with an excellent instructional program in which their individual needs are met by qualified teachers who utilize effective teaching practices in order for every student to be prepared to compete in a global 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