Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hudson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hudson Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hudson, IA, and spans approximately 63.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hudson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hudson Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hudson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hudson Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
White
89%
70%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson Elementary School's ranking?
Hudson Elementary School is ranked #208 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hudson Elementary School?
562 students attend Hudson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hudson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hudson Elementary School?
Hudson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hudson Elementary School offer ?
Hudson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hudson Elementary School part of?
Hudson Elementary School is part of Hudson Comm School District.
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