Is Grace Hudson Elementary a good school?

Grace Hudson Elementary ranks 3691 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grace Hudson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Grace Hudson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Grace Hudson Elementary?

Students at Grace Hudson Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 15% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Grace Hudson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Grace Hudson Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pomolita Middle High : Ukiah High

Grace Hudson Elementary

Summary:

Grace Hudson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ukiah, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 416 students. The school is part of the Ukiah Unified School District, which is ranked 1162 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grace Hudson Elementary faces significant challenges, including low student performance, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom half of California elementary schools and performing below the district and state averages on standardized tests. The school also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.7% to 23.0% in recent years, much higher than the state average. Additionally, Grace Hudson has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 79-81% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state average of around 55%.

While Grace Hudson Elementary performs better than some nearby schools, such as Calpella Elementary and Nokomis Elementary, it lags behind others within the Ukiah Unified district, like Frank Zeek Elementary and Yokayo Elementary, which have higher student performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these persistent challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students at Grace Hudson Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482-6617

(707) 472-5460

District: Ukiah Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3691^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,788

Students who attend Grace Hudson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pomolita Middle
High:	Ukiah High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.0%

White:

15.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grace Hudson Elementary ranks worse than 63% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ukiah Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80%), White (15.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grace Hudson Elementary is 23.3, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ukiah Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Grace Hudson Elementary employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grace Hudson Elementary is $6,788. 3 elementary schools in the Ukiah Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grace Hudson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grace Hudson Elementary 3691^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Grace Hudson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ukiah Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ukiah Unified 1162^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grace Hudson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grace Hudson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	13.88	4720^th	5113	7.7%
2008	17.21	4514^th	5113	11.7%
2009	29.25	3764^th	5193	27.5%
2010	10.47	5129^th	5314	3.5%
2011	16.57	4872^nd	5377	9.4%
2012	14.35	4998^th	5390	7.3%
2013	10.27	5280^th	5530	4.5%
2015	19.53	4678^th	5611	16.6%
2016	29.58	3806^th	5614	32.2%
2017	21.62	4547^th	5692	20.1%
2018	40.88	3094^th	5662	45.4%
2019	28.34	4074^th	5789	29.6%
2022	32.71	3638^th	5883	38.2%
2023	31.89	3737^th	5874	36.4%
2024	32.88	3691^st	5862	37.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grace Hudson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.80	1948^th	3246	40.0%
2019	34.21	2190^th	3275	33.1%
2022	41.02	1741^st	3311	47.4%
2023	45.31	1463^rd	3250	55.0%
2024	34.59	2207^th	3160	30.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grace Hudson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.93	3100^th	5084	39.0%
2019	27.18	4088^th	5173	21.0%
2022	31.95	3680^th	5264	30.1%
2023	30.18	3888^th	5374	27.7%
2024	32.73	3722^nd	5511	32.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Grace Hudson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.66	2974^th	5413	45.1%
2019	26.82	4092^nd	5492	25.5%
2022	28.78	3862^nd	5635	31.5%
2023	27.86	3983^rd	5617	29.1%
2024	29.32	3847^th	5605	31.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Grace Hudson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.40	3020^th	5431	44.4%
2019	30.56	3757^th	5510	31.8%
2022	38.02	3132^nd	5663	44.7%
2023	39.46	3092^nd	5650	45.3%
2024	39.53	3090^th	5636	45.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grace Hudson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.13	2724^th	4830	43.6%
2019	31.39	3592^nd	4963	27.6%
2022	30.22	3681^st	5084	27.6%
2023	35.99	3234^th	5098	36.6%
2024	34.36	3390^th	5102	33.6%

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Rank History for White students at Grace Hudson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	47.49	1596^th	2737	41.7%
2019	21.22	2358^th	2834	16.8%
2022	66.80	920^th	2726	66.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grace Hudson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	102	8	13	271	21	n/a	n/a	2	417
2006	107	11	13	288	9	n/a	n/a	8	436
2007	119	11	9	277	12	n/a	n/a	16	444
2008	99	9	6	253	12	n/a	n/a	0	379
2009	112	9	3	277	6	0	2	0	409
2010	132	6	0	267	1	1	1	0	408
2011	139	6	0	331	4	1	0	0	481
2012	114	2	0	322	5	1	0	0	444
2013	116	2	0	335	7	1	3	0	464
2014	104	1	0	363	5	1	6	0	480
2015	111	0	0	372	5	1	9	0	498
2016	98	0	0	365	4	1	7	0	475
2017	89	1	0	358	2	0	8	0	458
2018	83	2	1	350	1	0	8	0	445
2019	78	2	2	340	0	0	13	0	435
2020	85	3	3	328	0	0	14	0	433
2021	85	2	2	332	1	0	14	0	436
2022	79	1	2	318	1	0	9	0	410
2023	69	1	2	331	3	0	10	0	416
2024	65	2	2	337	3	0	12	0	421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grace Hudson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	417	22.0	19.0	86.3
2006	436	23.8	18.3	84.8
2007	444	24.0	18.5	81.8
2008	379	26.3	14.4	91
2009	409	23.0	17.0	72.1
2010	408	22.8	17.8	76.2
2011	481	n/a	n/a	74.8
2012	444	18.0	24.6	99.3
2013	464	19.2	24.1	72.6
2014	480	19.5	24.6	76.9
2015	498	22.0	22.6	78.3
2016	475	21.0	22.6	73.7
2017	458	20.0	22.9	70.1
2018	445	18.0	24.7	73.5
2019	435	18.0	24.1	80
2020	433	n/a	n/a	79.7
2021	436	18.5	23.5	81.2
2022	410	18.0	22.7	79.8
2023	416	18.0	23.1	79.1
2024	421	18.0	23.3	81.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grace Hudson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	417	22.0	19.0	86.3
2006	436	23.8	18.3	84.8
2007	444	24.0	18.5	81.8
2008	379	26.3	14.4	91
2009	409	23.0	17.0	72.1
2010	408	22.8	17.8	76.2
2011	481	n/a	n/a	74.8
2012	444	18.0	24.6	99.3
2013	464	19.2	24.1	72.6
2014	480	19.5	24.6	76.9
2015	498	22.0	22.6	78.3
2016	475	21.0	22.6	73.7
2017	458	20.0	22.9	70.1
2018	445	18.0	24.7	73.5
2019	435	18.0	24.1	80
2020	433	n/a	n/a	79.7
2021	436	18.5	23.5	81.2
2022	410	18.0	22.7	79.8
2023	416	18.0	23.1	79.1
2024	421	18.0	23.3	81.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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