Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hudson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hudson Elementary serves the southeast part of Hudson, NC, covering an area of approximately 17.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the school, while the furthest edge of the zone is about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hudson Elementary School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hudson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hudson Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1361 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
24%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson Elementary School's ranking?
Hudson Elementary School is ranked #1361 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hudson Elementary School often compared to?
Hudson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Creek Elementary School, Sawmills Elementary School, Granite Falls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hudson Elementary School?
665 students attend Hudson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hudson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hudson Elementary School offer ?
Hudson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hudson Elementary School part of?
Hudson Elementary School is part of Caldwell County Schools.
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