Enrollment
449
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ukiah, CA
Grace Hudson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grace Hudson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064030010957
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace Hudson Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace Hudson Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Hudson Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030010957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grace Hudson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grace Hudson Elementary
Grace Hudson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ukiah, California, enrolling 449 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,061 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #596.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Ukiah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Calpella Elementary (475 students): Grace Hudson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 22.6:1).
Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students) and Pomolita Middle (826 students) alongside Grace Hudson Elementary.
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 Grace Hudson Elementary compares
Grace Hudson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$15,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 16.7%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Grace Hudson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ukiah Unified, which includes Grace Hudson Elementary.
$15,794
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.2%
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 Grace Hudson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Manor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace Hudson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Ukiah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Calpella Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Manor Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Yokayo Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
Frank Zeek Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nokomis Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
River Oak Charter
Standard public school
245 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grace Hudson Elementary
How many students attend Grace Hudson Elementary?
Grace Hudson Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ukiah, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Hudson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Hudson Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace Hudson Elementary?
68.8% of students at Grace Hudson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace Hudson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grace Hudson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace Hudson Elementary?
Grace Hudson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Grace Hudson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Hudson Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ukiah on the city page.
Is Grace Hudson Elementary a good school?
Grace Hudson Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California 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 Ukiah Unified?
Besides Grace Hudson Elementary, Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students), Pomolita Middle (826 students), and Eagle Peak Middle (552 students). See the Ukiah Unified district page for the complete list.
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