- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, IA
Hudson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191434000856
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 562
- students enrolled
Hudson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hudson Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191434000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hudson Elementary School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 191434000856 · Hudson, IA Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 18.7:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson High School (371 students)
Hudson Elementary School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Hudson Elementary School compares
Hudson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Hudson Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hudson Comm School District reports $11,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High School | Smaller | 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
Similar other schools in Hudson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Elementary School
How many students attend Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Hudson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Hudson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hudson Comm School District?
Besides Hudson Elementary School, Hudson Comm School District also operates Hudson High School (371 students). See the Hudson Comm School District district page for the complete list.