Hudson Elementary School

Q: Is Hudson Elementary School a good school?

Hudson Elementary School ranks 147 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hudson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 524 students in grades PK-6 in the Hudson Community School District in Hudson, Iowa. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with students scoring well above state averages on standardized tests.

Hudson Elementary School has maintained a top 25% statewide ranking in recent years and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting a personalized learning environment. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, indicating a relatively more affluent student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Waterloo Community School District and Cedar Falls Community School District, Hudson Elementary School outperforms many of them on academic measures, such as proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests that the school provides a well-resourced and effective educational environment for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

136 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643

(319) 988-3239

District: Hudson Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,440

Students who attend Hudson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hudson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 524

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hudson Elementary School ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.38. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hudson Elementary School is $11,440.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hudson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hudson Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson Community School District 80^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hudson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	37.04	480^th	626	23.3%
2013	56.82	310^th	624	50.3%
2014	44.54	420^th	603	30.3%
2015	53.72	348^th	616	43.5%
2016	62.28	259^th	599	56.8%
2017	63.17	243^rd	574	57.7%
2018	58.88	266^th	567	53.1%
2019	60.44	261^st	603	56.7%
2021	61.33	225^th	567	60.3%
2022	72.26	145^th	574	74.7%
2023	75.08	115^th	565	79.6%
2024	71.38	147^th	557	73.6%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hudson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	333	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1989	325	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1990	326	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1991	343	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1992	370	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1993	394	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1994	418	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1995	445	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1996	445	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1997	452	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	458
1998	473	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1999	349	7	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2000	376	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	-35	349
2001	326	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2002	294	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2003	294	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2004	274	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2005	253	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2006	250	3	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	235	3	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2008	222	4	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2009	232	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2010	254	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	260
2011	246	3	2	5	0	0	2	0	258
2012	244	4	3	8	0	0	2	0	261
2013	269	2	3	15	0	0	4	0	293
2014	260	1	2	17	0	0	8	0	288
2015	252	2	4	18	0	0	7	0	283
2016	362	2	4	19	0	0	12	0	399
2017	360	1	4	15	0	0	11	0	391
2018	393	1	1	15	0	0	26	0	436
2019	402	2	1	18	0	0	23	0	446
2020	384	2	2	22	0	0	20	0	430
2021	362	4	2	23	0	0	17	0	408
2022	391	1	0	33	0	0	23	0	448
2023	453	6	3	37	0	0	25	0	524

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 Hudson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	340	25.0	13.6	n/a
1989	332	22.4	14.8	9
1990	331	22.9	14.4	0
1991	348	23.0	15.1	7.8
1992	371	25.0	14.8	5.7
1993	399	25.7	15.5	7.3
1994	421	27.7	15.2	9
1995	451	27.9	16.2	10.6
1996	451	27.9	16.2	10.6
1997	458	27.9	16.4	11.6
1998	481	30.1	16.0	14.6
1999	361	21.3	16.9	19.9
2000	349	22.0	15.9	17.7
2001	331	21.9	15.1	20.8
2002	300	19.6	15.3	20.3
2003	300	19.6	15.3	20.3
2004	281	20.2	13.9	21.7
2005	258	20.2	12.8	24.4
2006	263	19.3	13.6	22.4
2007	246	18.2	13.5	22
2008	232	15.8	14.7	19.4
2009	239	15.4	15.5	22.2
2010	260	16.1	16.0	21.2
2011	258	16.5	15.6	27.1
2012	261	15.4	16.8	23.8
2013	293	19.7	14.8	27.3
2014	288	24.1	11.9	30.9
2015	283	23.0	12.3	34.3
2016	399	26.0	15.3	30.1
2017	391	28.3	13.7	27.4
2018	436	24.8	17.5	25.9
2019	446	25.4	17.5	30.7
2020	430	27.4	15.6	29.3
2021	408	27.5	14.8	27
2022	448	28.3	15.8	22.8
2023	524	30.3	17.2	23.9

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 Hudson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	340	25.0	13.6	n/a
1989	332	22.4	14.8	9
1990	331	22.9	14.4	0
1991	348	23.0	15.1	7.8
1992	371	25.0	14.8	5.7
1993	399	25.7	15.5	7.3
1994	421	27.7	15.2	9
1995	451	27.9	16.2	10.6
1996	451	27.9	16.2	10.6
1997	458	27.9	16.4	11.6
1998	481	30.1	16.0	14.6
1999	361	21.3	16.9	19.9
2000	349	22.0	15.9	17.7
2001	331	21.9	15.1	20.8
2002	300	19.6	15.3	20.3
2003	300	19.6	15.3	20.3
2004	281	20.2	13.9	21.7
2005	258	20.2	12.8	24.4
2006	263	19.3	13.6	22.4
2007	246	18.2	13.5	22
2008	232	15.8	14.7	19.4
2009	239	15.4	15.5	22.2
2010	260	16.1	16.0	21.2
2011	258	16.5	15.6	27.1
2012	261	15.4	16.8	23.8
2013	293	19.7	14.8	27.3
2014	288	24.1	11.9	30.9
2015	283	23.0	12.3	34.3
2016	399	26.0	15.3	30.1
2017	391	28.3	13.7	27.4
2018	436	24.8	17.5	25.9
2019	446	25.4	17.5	30.7
2020	430	27.4	15.6	29.3
2021	408	27.5	14.8	27
2022	448	28.3	15.8	22.8
2023	524	30.3	17.2	23.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hudson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$422 (3.7%)	$11,019 (96.3%)	$11,440

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hudson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 261^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 115^th of 565 Elementary schools	22.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary School)	56.8	50	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Community School District)	56.8	50	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary School)	65.9	73.2	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson Community School District)	65.9	73.2	7.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary School)	72.6	85	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Community School District)	72.6	85	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary School)	72.6	83.6	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Community School District)	72.6	83.6	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary School)	74.2	90.5	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Community School District)	74.2	90.5	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary School)	69.4	88.9	19.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Community School District)	69.4	88.9	19.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary School)	79.4	86.5	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Community School District)	79.4	86.5	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary School)	95.6	89.2	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Community School District)	95.6	89.2	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	446	524	17.5%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	18	37	105.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	402	453	12.7%
Two or More Races	23	25	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.7%	23.9%	6.9%

Schools Near Hudson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hudson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	136 S Washington	Hudson	50643	Black Hawk County	Hudson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 988-3239	524	30	17.2	23.9%	453 (86.5%)	6 (1.1%)	37 (7.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	71.4	147^th of 557 public elementary schools	73.6%		75.1	115^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.6%	32	59.7	80.0	83.1	97.0	67.7	81.8	80.0	95.5	72.3	$11,440	$422	$11,019
Orange Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5805 Kimball Ave	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2880	521	38	13.7	53.4%	385 (73.9%)	34 (6.5%)	43 (8.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	49 (9.4%)	63.8	214^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.6%		60.6	241^st of 565 public elementary schools	57.3%	27	68.0	65.9	78.9		86.7	79.5	77.6		65.8	$12,067	$769	$11,297
Lou Henry Elementary School	Public	K-5	312 Rachael St	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2860	465	36	13.0	58.5%	221 (47.5%)	139 (29.9%)	24 (5.2%)	36 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	37 (8.0%)	45.9	356^th of 557 public elementary schools	36.1%		41.5	386^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.7%	30	64.2	56.9	76.5		76.1	60.0	74.1		55.6	$13,402	$1,114	$12,288
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2526 Ashworth Drive	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2901	485	29	16.5	8.0%	433 (89.3%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	91.5	7^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.7%		89.2	15^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.3%	8	87.1	93.1	95.9	93.5	90.0	94.4	95.9	88.7	87.8	$10,912	$517	$10,395
Kingsley Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Sunset Rd	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2210	343	26	12.9	53.4%	207 (60.3%)	43 (12.5%)	26 (7.6%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	52 (15.2%)	61.6	232^nd of 557 public elementary schools	58.3%		73.4	130^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.0%	102	72.5	73.8	70.8		88.2	85.2	66.7		56.3	$12,606	$882	$11,722
Orchard Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3909 Rownd St	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2465	436	34	12.8	31.7%	349 (80.0%)	9 (2.1%)	13 (3.0%)	22 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	32 (7.3%)	64.3	206^th of 557 public elementary schools	63.0%		66.9	184^th of 565 public elementary schools	67.4%	22	68.0	75.0	82.0	78.4	94.0	81.7	72.0	70.6	62.0	$12,775	$396	$12,378
Southdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	627 Orchard Dr	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2900	530	40	13.2	23.0%	418 (78.9%)	22 (4.2%)	18 (3.4%)	38 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.4%)	73.9	119^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.6%		80.8	72^nd of 565 public elementary schools	87.3%	47	81.8	91.2	87.1	74.3	89.1	77.9	81.4	75.7	71.4	$11,540	$473	$11,067
Fred Becker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1239 Sheldon St	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2180	473	35	13.4	75.7%	209 (44.2%)	142 (30.0%)	45 (9.5%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	50 (10.6%)	15.1	489^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.2%		14.6	506^th of 565 public elementary schools	10.4%	17	44.4	52.7	48.5		61.9	58.2	54.5		47.0	$13,341	$1,146	$12,194
Kittrell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1304 Oregon St	Waterloo	50702	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2910	614	47	12.9	72.6%	256 (41.7%)	151 (24.6%)	70 (11.4%)	58 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.6%)	55 (9.0%)	26.9	451^st of 557 public elementary schools	19.0%		24.5	464^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.9%	13	63.5	57.3	50.0		74.3	64.6	61.7		40.4	$12,433	$1,211	$11,221
Irving Elementary School	Public	K-5	1115 W. 5th Street	Waterloo	50702	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2800	402	32	12.5	91.8%	82 (20.4%)	149 (37.1%)	67 (16.7%)	22 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	50 (12.4%)	32.3	436^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.7%		26.5	456^th of 565 public elementary schools	19.3%	20	67.9	50.9	55.2		75.5	58.5	70.7		44.8	$13,386	$1,643	$11,742

Frequently Asked Questions about Hudson Elementary School

Is Hudson Elementary School a good school?

Hudson Elementary School ranks 147^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Hudson Elementary School in?

Hudson Community School District

What schools do graduates of Hudson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hudson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hudson High School

How many students attend Hudson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Hudson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hudson Elementary School?

Students at Hudson Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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