Hudson School District

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Hudson, Wisconsin - 10 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Hudson School District #307 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,674 per pupil, Hudson School District ranks #265 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,377
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$13,674
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hudson School District operates 10 public schools serving 5,377 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in St. Croix County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,674 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 61.3% local, 30.5% state, and 8.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #307 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 320.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.1% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is River Crest Elementary, with a diversity index of 32.5/100.

Its largest campus is Hudson High, enrolling 1,697 students (33% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Hudson Virtual Charter School, at 12 students, a 141x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Hudson High accounts for 31.6% of all Hudson School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration 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 141× across entities

Hudson School District school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 1,697 students (highest), a spread of 1,685 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. 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 320:1 — 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 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 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 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
30.5%
State
61.3%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
307 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Hudson School District.

White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 23.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Hudson School District's schools, below the Wisconsin average of 35.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 River Crest Elementary 32.5
  2. 2 Rock Elementary 29.2
  3. 3 Hudson 4k 27.9
  4. 4 Hudson High 25.3
  5. 5 North Hudson Elementary 25.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
320.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hudson School District

School Enrollment
Hudson High
1,697
Hudson Middle
1,089
Hudson Prairie Elementary
481
Rock Elementary
383
River Crest Elementary
366
Hudson 4k
320
Willow River Elementary
278
North Hudson Elementary
276
Houlton Elementary
217
Hudson Virtual Charter School
Charter
12

How Hudson School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mcfarland School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Beloit School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Kimberly Area School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Hamilton School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
West Bend School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Hudson School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hudson School District?

Hudson School District has 10 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary, 2 combined. Total enrollment is 5,377 students.

How much does Hudson School District spend per student?

Hudson School District spends $13,674 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #307 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Hudson School District?

Hudson School District students are 87.1% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, 1.1% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hudson School District?

Hudson School District has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #307 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.