- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, TX
Hudson El
Federal NCES profile for Hudson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482811003142Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson El ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Hudson El shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 482811003142 · Longview, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
452 enr · 11.9:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
Hudson El shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hudson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longview H S
Longview H S
2,272 students
- East Texas Mon
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
1,039 students
- Foster Middle 788
Foster Middle
788 students
- Judson Steam A 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- Forest Park Ma 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- This school 452
Hudson El
452 students
What this shows Hudson El reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson El compares
Hudson El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 15.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Hudson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview Isd reports $13,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson El
How many students attend Hudson El?
Hudson El has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson El is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Hudson El?
58.5% of students at Hudson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson El?
The largest demographic group at Hudson El is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson El?
Hudson El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hudson El rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson El ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Hudson El, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Foster Middle (788 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.