Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School

659 G Street Northeast

Washington, DC 20002

School District

District Of Columbia Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 04, 2025

Our son has attended for K and 1st. We've been very happy with the teachers and the community (PTO).Main complaints are: 1) IEP services -- the instructors who provide the services are great. However, each year I've had to flight for 6 weeks to get the services started. The VP, who is over the coordination of the services, is no help. Parents have complained each year about this same issue and no improvements are ever implemented.2) administration -- communication is very lacking. They also seem out of touch. Before we started K another parent did "warn" me about the administration.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2025

This is my first year at Ludlow-Taylor and my student is in PreK 3. My ratings are based on lack of communication from the school and the PTO email threads. It is now half-way through the school year and I have no idea how my student is doing or what learning is happening unless I reach out to the teacher to ask. I heard great things about this school which is why we choose it however, we have not been happy since being here. My student does not enjoy going to school and it breaks my heart. At 3 years old, there should be a joy for learning. I added 4 starts for family engagement beacuse they have a very active PTO who is mostly responsible for all events and communication with parents. Even during the summer before school started, the only communication I had about how to prepare for the new school year was through the PTO and it was very last minute and vague. I am not happy here but I do enjoy the aftercare program. My child is always happy and smiling when picked up and they offer enrichment activities, such as gymnastics, dance, read aloud, stem, soccer, basketball, and many more. I am currently looking at other schools but really sad with how this year has been for my student. Tears every morning before going to school.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2019

We have three students @ Ludlow Taylor (5th, 2nd and K) and have been really happy with the school. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is a safe, caring and nurturing place for all students. While academics come first we've also really liked Food Prints, Art and Music. The community of families around this school make it amazing. The PTO organizes great events like Pancakes & Literacy Night, Thanksgiving, International Night etc.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2018

We have a preschooler at Ludlow Taylor and we are very happy with our experience at the school. The principal and teachers are engaged and responsive, the specials program (featuring art, music, P.E., Spanish, library, and the Foodprints program which teaches cooking using freshly grown vegetables from the L-T garden) is amazing. The parents are very involved and the involvement really makes a difference in raising funds for extracurriculars, bringing in new clubs, and interfacing with the broader DCPS system. It is a kind and caring community and we feel lucky to be part of it.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2018

We have a first grader and a pre-K student at Ludlow-Taylor. The school is a positive place with a diverse student body and dedicated teachers who stick around. The new principal is effective and receptive to feedback from the community. The specials teachers are very talented, especially the music and art teacher. When I go into any school I look to see what is on the walls. When you walk into Ludlow-Taylor, you see student work expressed through art and writing that is beautiful, creative, and promotes learning. My daughter (1st grade) says that she "very much" wants to say through fifth grade.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2017

We have two children at Ludlow Taylor, the older child is in 4th grade. We are very excited for this year. It's been an awesome start.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2017

We love it! We have two kids there (Pre-K 3 and Kindergarten) and have had a great experience. Especially the art and music teachers are absolutely excellent! But also all the other teachers we've had have been very dedicated, warm-hearted, and passionate about their profession and the kids. The new playground is fantastic and for sure the best that can be currently found on Capitol Hill!
Submitted by other on April 05, 2016

This school has a very dedicated parent body and the facility has been upgraded. The campus is a whole city block and has a good playground and ball fields.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2016

I have a child in Kindergarten at Ludlow Taylor. All of the staff has been extremely helpful. His teacher is amazing. Everything is well organized and the communication is great between the school and parents. It is like night and day from the public charter school that we transferred from. It is also in a very nice neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2015

We are in our 2nd year at Ludlow-Taylor - with 1 child in PK3 and 1 in 1st grade. The teachers are excellent. We especially love the music and art which fills the halls everyday. Everything about LT is positive and (amazingly) keeps getting better. The kids also love the Foodprints program - growing fresh food in gardens at Ludlow-Taylor and learning how to prepare healthy & yummy meals.
Submitted by other on August 23, 2014

Terrific staff and students! Enroll your children soon! This school is near Capitol Hill and H Street!
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2014

Our child is entering PK4 and we love the school. Test scores are consistently on the rise, we have a dynamic new principal and very engaged parents. We hope to send our younger child when she is ready in 3 years. Definitely a school with positive energy and a bright future!
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2013

I love Ludlow-Taylor! I was thinking that after my daughter comes out of preschool I would want to transfer her, but I'm beginning to love the transformation. The renovated school, the teachers are great, and the children love each other. Great environment so far.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2013

We are an in-boundary PS-3 family and absolutely love the school. With the renovation, the facility is just beautiful. They have all the latest equipment (smartboards, etc.) and are generally well funded (I asked my child's teacher if she needed help with any classroom materials because I understand a lot of teachers pay out of pocket, and she said she had received everything she asked for and more before school started!) The kids spend a ton of time playing outside. Aftercare is divided by grade and staffed by some of the teachers, and my child loves it. At least at the ECE level, there is lots of diversity, both socioeconomically and racially, which we consider to be a big plus. Based on the talks at ECE Back to School Night, there are tons of parents pitching in to make the school an amazing place, so there is a culture of getting involved. I really don't know what more I could want in a school, and hope to stay there through 5th grade.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2013

I love everything about Ludlow-Taylor! It's beautiful new building, amazingly outfitted child-centered classrooms, and friendly staff. It's like the Disneyland of preschool education. I can't say enough good things about our teacher. A 25-year veteran of early childhood education she exudes a level of calm and grace that is unparalleled. I would say the majority of the early childhood education students come from the immediate neighborhood. It's been the perfect environment for my child and our family.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2013

Ludlow Taylor has surprised me in so many positive ways, I am uber pleased. The funding they've obtained for technology upgrades, the teachers that they've brought in for their science program, and the celebration of diversity through the arts are just a few examples. If there is one thing that I would improve, it would be really driving student retention up from the Pre-K programs to cross over into Kindergarten and the other grade levels. Many cap. hill parents take advantage of this school for the reggio emillia pre-k program and then pull their kids out before reaching kindergarten for fear the higher grades are not up to par. I can attest that our child's education has been nothing but first rate. There is strong community involvement, the principal's leadership is apparent in the behavior of the students, and our teachers in the Kindergarten and 1st grade really keep the children on task and engaged with an eagerness to learn. Please consider Ludlow-Taylor as a public school choice and PLEASE let it REMAIN your choice.
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2013

We recently moved to the Hill and have 2 kids at LTES. It has been a wonderful experience. The teachers have been great, the academics are strong, and the atmosphere is nurturing. I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience here. It is what a good elementary education should be.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2013

We have been very happy with LTES. Our son is in the PK3 program and the teachers are great. He's had a tough time adjusting and everyone is so understanding. They have brought in extra resources to help get him better acclimated. We are hopeful that the facelift the school is getting will encourage more neighborhood families to consider LTES.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2013

I love Ludlow-Taylor. My daughter is flourishing academically and socially. The teachers and staff are phenomenal. The teachers are excellent and the principal cares about her school and students. We have a fantastic school community.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2012

My daughter is in PS3 at LT and I love it. Fantastic community and we love the teachers. The early childhood program is terrific and we are looking forward to many happy years at Ludlow Taylor!