Enrollment
648
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hudson, NH
Hudson Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330393000181
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Memorial School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Memorial School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Memorial School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hudson, NH.
School address
District: Hudson School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330393000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson Memorial School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson Memorial School
Hudson Memorial School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Hudson, New Hampshire, enrolling 648 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 90% of state schools at 648 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hudson School District spends $18,508 per pupil, 35% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 648 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students) and Nottingham West Elementary School (457 students) alongside Hudson Memorial School.
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 Memorial School compares
Hudson Memorial School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 46% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$18,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 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 79.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Hudson Memorial School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson School District, which includes Hudson Memorial School.
$18,508
Per student
-35%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvirne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hills Garrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary Pre School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hudson Memorial School
How many students attend Hudson Memorial School?
Hudson Memorial School has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hudson, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Memorial School is 10.3:1, which is 9% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 34% 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 Memorial School?
11.6% of students at Hudson Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Memorial School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Hudson, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Memorial School?
Hudson Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hudson Memorial School rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Memorial School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hudson, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Hudson Memorial School a good school?
Hudson Memorial School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire 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 School District?
Besides Hudson Memorial School, Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students), Nottingham West Elementary School (457 students), and Hills Garrison Elementary School (354 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.
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