- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lufkin, TX
Hudson H S
Federal NCES profile for Hudson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482379002631
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson H S ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hudson H S held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482379002631 · Lufkin, TX High · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: W F Peavy Pri (683 students)
Hudson H S held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hudson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hudson H S
783 students
- W F Peavy Pri
W F Peavy Pri
683 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
681 students
- W H Bonner El
W H Bonner El
621 students
- Stubblefield L 9
Stubblefield Lrn Ctr
9 students
What this shows Hudson H S reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson H S compares
Hudson H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Hudson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hudson Isd reports $11,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W F Peavy Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W H Bonner El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high 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 (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson H S
How many students attend Hudson H S?
Hudson H S has 783 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson H S is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 H S?
40.0% of students at Hudson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson H S?
The largest demographic group at Hudson H S is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson H S?
Hudson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson H S ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Lufkin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lufkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudson Isd?
Besides Hudson H S, Hudson Isd also operates W F Peavy Pri (683 students), Hudson Middle (681 students), and W H Bonner El (621 students). See the Hudson Isd district page for the complete list.