- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, NJ
Hudson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341638002916
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638002916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hudson Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341638002916 · Union City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 11.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Hudson Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hudson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
3,147 students
- Emerson Middle 999
Emerson Middle School
999 students
- Robert Waters 983
Robert Waters Elementary School
983 students
- Theodore Roose 871
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
871 students
- Union Hill Mid 865
Union Hill Middle School
865 students
- This school 320
Hudson Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Hudson Elementary School reports 320 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 128% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$25,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
White 6.9%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino 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 New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Union City School District reports $25,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Elementary School
How many students attend Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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?
67.5% of students at Hudson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Hudson Elementary School rank among schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Union City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City School District?
Besides Hudson Elementary School, Union City School District also operates Union City High School (3,147 students), Emerson Middle School (999 students), and Robert Waters Elementary School (983 students). See the Union City School District district page for the complete list.