- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 330393000180 · Hudson, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 6.1:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvirne High School (976 students)
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvirne High S
Alvirne High School
976 students
- Hudson Memoria
Hudson Memorial School
648 students
- Nottingham Wes
Nottingham West Elementary School
457 students
- Hills Garrison 354
Hills Garrison Elementary School
354 students
- This school 200
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
200 students
- Nottingham Wes 96
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School
96 students
What this shows Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School compares
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Hudson School District reports $18,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.