Hudson School District

Hudson, New Hampshire — 6 schools

3,065
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$19,313
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hudson School District operates 6 public schools serving 3,065 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,731 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hillsborough County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,313 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 65.3% local, 25.4% state, and 9.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $94,613 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #108 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 277.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.0% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Alvirne High School accounts for 35.7% of all Hudson School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hudson School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hudson School District school enrollment varies 10× across entities

Hudson School District school enrollment ranges from 96 students (lowest) to 976 students (highest), a spread of 880 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hudson School District student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Hudson School District is typically wider than the Hudson School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hudson School District chronic absenteeism rate is 40.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.2%
Federal
25.4%
State
65.3%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
108 / 114
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hillsborough County county, where this district is located.

$1,467
Studio/mo
$1,673
1 BR/mo
$2,127
2 BR/mo
$2,822
3 BR/mo
$3,001
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$94,613
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Hudson School District.

White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 8.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
277.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hudson School District

School Enrollment
Alvirne High School
976
Hudson Memorial School
648
Nottingham West Elementary School
457
Hills Garrison Elementary School
354
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
200
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School
96

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hudson School District?

Hudson School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,065 students.

How much does Hudson School District spend per student?

Hudson School District spends $19,313 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #108 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Hudson School District?

The average teacher salary in Hudson School District is $94,613 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hudson School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hillsborough County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hudson School District?

Hudson School District students are 79.0% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, 1.3% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hudson School District?

Hudson School District has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #108 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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