- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, NC
Hudson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370058000232
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hudson, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hudson Elementary held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370058000232 · Hudson, NC Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 15.1:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Hudson Elementary held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hudson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- This school
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
551 students
What this shows Hudson Elementary reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson Elementary compares
Hudson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,066
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Hudson Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Elementary
How many students attend Hudson Elementary?
Hudson Elementary has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Elementary?
65.6% of students at Hudson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Elementary is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Hudson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Elementary?
Hudson Elementary 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 Hudson Elementary rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hudson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudson on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Hudson Elementary, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Granite Falls Elementary (647 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.