- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudson, WI
Hudson Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550669001460
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Prairie Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Prairie Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hudson, WI.
School address
District: Hudson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550669001460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hudson Prairie Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550669001460 · Hudson, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 14.6:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson High (1,697 students)
Hudson Prairie Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hudson Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudson High
Hudson High
1,697 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
1,089 students
- This school 481
Hudson Prairie Elementary
481 students
- Rock Elementar 383
Rock Elementary
383 students
- River Crest El 366
River Crest Elementary
366 students
- Hudson 4k 320
Hudson 4k
320 students
What this shows Hudson Prairie Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson Prairie Elementary compares
Hudson Prairie Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$15,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 87.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Hudson Prairie Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hudson School District reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Crest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Hudson
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Hudson Prairie Elementary?
Hudson Prairie Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Prairie Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson Prairie Elementary?
8.4% of students at Hudson Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Prairie Elementary is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Hudson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Prairie Elementary?
Hudson Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Hudson Prairie Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Prairie Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hudson, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hudson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudson School District?
Besides Hudson Prairie Elementary, Hudson School District also operates Hudson High (1,697 students), Hudson Middle (1,089 students), and Rock Elementary (383 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.