- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudson, NH
Hills Garrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hills Garrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330393000593
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hills Garrison Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hills Garrison Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hills Garrison Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hudson, NH.
School address
District: Hudson School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330393000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hills Garrison Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 330393000593 · Hudson, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.9:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvirne High School (976 students)
Hills Garrison Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Hills Garrison 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
- This school 354
Hills Garrison Elementary School
354 students
- Dr. H. O. Smit 200
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
200 students
- Nottingham Wes 96
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School
96 students
What this shows Hills Garrison Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hills Garrison Elementary School compares
Hills Garrison 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 26% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Hills Garrison 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 Hills Garrison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvirne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary Pre School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hills Garrison 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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hills Garrison Elementary School
How many students attend Hills Garrison Elementary School?
Hills Garrison Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudson, NH. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hills Garrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hills Garrison Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 50% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hills Garrison Elementary School?
15.9% of students at Hills Garrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hills Garrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hills Garrison Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Hudson, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hills Garrison Elementary School?
Hills Garrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hills Garrison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hills Garrison Elementary School ranks #2 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 Hills Garrison 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.