- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Hudson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293153002417
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Elem. earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Elem. has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Elem. ranks #1 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Webster Groves · Missouri
NCES ID 293153002417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hudson Elem. shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 293153002417 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 10.5:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Groves High (1,253 students)
Hudson Elem. shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hudson Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Groves
Webster Groves High
1,253 students
- Hixson Middle
Hixson Middle
982 students
- Edgar Road Ele 369
Edgar Road Elem.
369 students
- Bristol Elem. 361
Bristol Elem.
361 students
- Avery Elem. 337
Avery Elem.
337 students
- This school 199
Hudson Elem.
199 students
What this shows Hudson Elem. reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson Elem. compares
Hudson Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 74% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Hudson Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster Groves reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hixson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgar Road Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avery Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Elem.
How many students attend Hudson Elem.?
Hudson Elem. has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elem. is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% 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 Elem.?
11.9% of students at Hudson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Elem. is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Elem.?
Hudson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Elem. ranks #1 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Webster Groves?
Besides Hudson Elem., Webster Groves also operates Webster Groves High (1,253 students), Hixson Middle (982 students), and Edgar Road Elem. (369 students). See the Webster Groves district page for the complete list.