Enrollment
372
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, OH
Mcdowell Early Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdowell Early Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390500203801
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdowell Early Learning School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdowell Early Learning School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdowell Early Learning School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hudson, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdowell Early Learning School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdowell Early Learning School
Mcdowell Early Learning School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hudson, Ohio, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Ohio average.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hudson City also operates Hudson High School (1,421 students) and East Woods Intermediate School (1,031 students) alongside Mcdowell Early Learning 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 Mcdowell Early Learning School compares
Mcdowell Early Learning School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 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 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Mcdowell Early Learning School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson City, which includes Mcdowell Early Learning School.
$16,171
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 21.2%
Federal 5.9%
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 Mcdowell Early Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Woods Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdowell Early Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdowell Early Learning School
How many students attend Mcdowell Early Learning School?
Mcdowell Early Learning School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Early Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Early Learning School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdowell Early Learning School?
4.8% of students at Mcdowell Early Learning School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdowell Early Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdowell Early Learning School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Hudson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdowell Early Learning School?
Mcdowell Early Learning 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 Mcdowell Early Learning School rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdowell Early Learning School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hudson, OH. 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 Mcdowell Early Learning School a good school?
Mcdowell Early Learning School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. 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 City?
Besides Mcdowell Early Learning School, Hudson City also operates Hudson High School (1,421 students), East Woods Intermediate School (1,031 students), and Hudson Middle School (1,027 students). See the Hudson City district page for the complete list.
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