Enrollment
481
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hudson Prairie Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hudson Prairie Elementary
Hudson Prairie Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hudson, Wisconsin, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hudson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rock Elementary (383 students): Hudson Prairie Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.4:1).
Hudson School District also operates Hudson High (1,697 students) and Hudson Middle (1,089 students) alongside Hudson Prairie Elementary.
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 Prairie Elementary compares
Hudson Prairie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson School District, which includes Hudson Prairie Elementary.
$13,674
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 30.5%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hudson Prairie Elementary a good school?
Hudson Prairie Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 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.
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