- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, CO
Hudson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080492000816
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 303
- students enrolled
Hudson Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Weld County School District Re-3j · Colorado
NCES ID 080492000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hudson Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080492000816 · Hudson, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Weld Central Senior High School (651 students)
Hudson Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hudson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weld Central S
Weld Central Senior High School
651 students
- Meadow Ridge E
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
440 students
- Weld Central M
Weld Central Middle School
403 students
- Hoff Elementar
Hoff Elementary School
338 students
- This school
Hudson Elementary School
303 students
- Lochbuie Eleme 239
Lochbuie Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Hudson Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson Elementary School compares
Hudson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Colorado - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
White 43.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Hudson Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District Re-3j reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld Central Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weld Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoff Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lochbuie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Elementary School
How many students attend Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 School?
45.7% of students at Hudson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Hudson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Weld County School District Re-3j?
Besides Hudson Elementary School, Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Weld Central Senior High School (651 students), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students), and Weld Central Middle School (403 students). See the Weld County School District Re-3j district page for the complete list.