- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, NY
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery C Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361494001248
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery C Smith Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hudson, NY.
School address
District: Hudson City School District · New York
NCES ID 361494001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 361494001248 · Hudson, NY Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 10.4:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson High School (493 students)
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
689 students
- Hudson High Sc
Hudson High School
493 students
- Hudson Junior
Hudson Junior High School
340 students
What this shows Montgomery C Smith Elementary School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery C Smith Elementary School compares
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$31,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hudson City School District reports $31,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery C Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery C Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Montgomery C Smith Elementary School?
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, NY. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 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 Montgomery C Smith Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery C Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Hudson, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery C Smith Elementary School?
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery C Smith Elementary School rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery C Smith Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hudson, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hudson City School District?
Besides Montgomery C Smith Elementary School, Hudson City School District also operates Hudson High School (493 students) and Hudson Junior High School (340 students). See the Hudson City School District district page for the complete list.