Enrollment
371
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, IA
Hudson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191434000857
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 371
- students enrolled
Hudson High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hudson Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191434000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson High School
Hudson High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hudson, Iowa, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #259.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hudson's public schools, it stands alongside Hudson Elementary School (562 students): Hudson High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 18.7:1).
Its district, Hudson Comm School District, also runs Hudson Elementary School (562 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hudson High School compares
Hudson High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$11,369
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Hudson High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson Comm School District, which includes Hudson High School.
$11,369
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hudson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Hudson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson High School
How many students attend Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson High School?
24.6% of students at Hudson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Hudson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hudson High School a good school?
Hudson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hudson Comm School District?
Besides Hudson High School, Hudson Comm School District also operates Hudson Elementary School (562 students). See the Hudson Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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