- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Grace Hudson Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 064030010957 · Ukiah, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 24.9:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ukiah High (1,767 students)
Grace Hudson Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grace Hudson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ukiah High
Ukiah High
1,767 students
- Pomolita Middl
Pomolita Middle
826 students
- Eagle Peak Mid 552
Eagle Peak Middle
552 students
- Calpella Eleme 475
Calpella Elementary
475 students
- This school 449
Grace Hudson Elementary
449 students
- Oak Manor Elem 417
Oak Manor Elementary
417 students
What this shows Grace Hudson Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace Hudson Elementary compares
Grace Hudson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Ukiah Unified reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~449 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.