- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudson, WI
Willow River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550669002332
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow River Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow River Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow River Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hudson, WI.
School address
District: Hudson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550669002332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Willow River Elementary shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 550669002332 · Hudson, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.3:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson High (1,697 students)
Willow River Elementary shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Willow River 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
- Hudson Prairie 481
Hudson Prairie Elementary
481 students
- Rock Elementar 383
Rock Elementary
383 students
- River Crest El 366
River Crest Elementary
366 students
- This school 278
Willow River Elementary
278 students
What this shows Willow River Elementary reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow River Elementary compares
Willow River Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Willow River 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 Willow River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Crest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow River 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willow River Elementary
How many students attend Willow River Elementary?
Willow River Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow River Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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 Willow River Elementary?
13.7% of students at Willow River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow River Elementary is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Hudson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow River Elementary?
Willow River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Willow River Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow River Elementary ranks #2 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 Willow River Elementary, Hudson School District also operates Hudson High (1,697 students), Hudson Middle (1,089 students), and Hudson Prairie Elementary (481 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.