Enrollment
200
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudson, NH
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330393000180
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hudson, NH.
School address
District: Hudson School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330393000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hudson, New Hampshire, enrolling 200 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is leaner than roughly 98% of New Hampshire schools and 46% under the state's 11.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 200 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hudson School District spends $18,508 per pupil, 35% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hudson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nottingham West Elementary School (457 students): Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students) and Hudson Memorial School (648 students) alongside Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School compares
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.1:1 | ▼ 46% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 50% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson School District, which includes Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School.
$18,508
Per student
-35%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvirne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hills Garrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary Pre School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Hudson
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudson, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is 6.1:1, which is 46% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Hudson, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hudson, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School a good school?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hudson School District?
Besides Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School, Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students), Hudson Memorial School (648 students), and Nottingham West Elementary School (457 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.
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