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Hudson Elementary School

Summary:

Hudson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 239 students in grades K-5 in Hudson, Illinois, which is part of the McLean County Unified School District 5. Over the past 10 years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, but in the most recent school year (2023-2024), it ranked 622 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hudson Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in several key test score metrics, with 53.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in IAR/English Language Arts, 56.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in IAR/Mathematics, and 60.9% of all grades proficient or better in ISA/Science. The school also consistently ranks among the top Illinois elementary schools for special education students and has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates. Compared to nearby schools in the district, such as Sugar Creek Elementary, Parkside Elementary, and Oakdale Elementary, Hudson Elementary School generally outperforms them in test scores and special education performance.

The school's academic success may be attributed to factors such as higher spending per student, a more affluent student population, and effective teaching practices. Hudson Elementary School's spending per student has increased from $9,390 in 2019-2020 to $12,065 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (15.9% in 2022-2023) compared to many of the nearby schools, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 205 S McLean St
       Hudson, IL  61748-9079

(309) 557-4419

District: McLean County Unified School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
622nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,473 Help


Students who attend Hudson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kingsley Junior High School
High:    Normal Community West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hudson Elementary School ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 6th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.34. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details Hudson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the McLean County Unified School District 5.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hudson Elementary School is $13,473. 8 elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hudson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson Elementary School 622nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Hudson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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McLean County Unified School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County Unified School District 5 420th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hudson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hudson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.98 315th 2020 84.4%
2004 83.77 217th 2030 89.3%
2005 63.87 880th 2022 56.5%
2006 68.08 776th 2086 62.8%
2007 73.39 574th 2095 72.6%
2008 75.18 537th 2092 74.3%
2009 61.05 1020th 2120 51.9%
2010 80.06 346th 2139 83.8%
2011 79.71 371st 2147 82.7%
2012 75.52 528th 2166 75.6%
2013 77.13 466th 2167 78.5%
2014 87.16 211th 2093 89.9%
2015 34.66 1271st 2052 38.1%
2016 76.05 442nd 2046 78.4%
2017 76.66 439th 2044 78.5%
2018 66.20 628th 2037 69.2%
2019 56.09 860th 2086 58.8%
2021 59.25 663rd 1948 66.0%
2022 78.06 418th 2082 79.9%
2023 70.01 562nd 2077 72.9%
2024 66.34 622nd 2067 69.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hudson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.54 183rd 1113 83.6%
2023 83.74 115th 1156 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hudson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.74 577th 1964 70.6%
2019 61.16 723rd 2019 64.2%
2021 61.18 564th 1680 66.4%
2022 73.59 461st 1970 76.6%
2023 57.71 730th 1957 62.7%
2024 60.09 679th 1942 65.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hudson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.89 654th 1972 66.8%
2019 49.14 943rd 2019 53.3%
2021 53.07 674th 1707 60.5%
2022 73.25 455th 1977 77.0%
2023 75.13 421st 1984 78.8%
2024 61.92 635th 1959 67.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hudson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.75 674th 1463 53.9%
2019 36.84 966th 1462 33.9%
2021 44.02 701st 1308 46.4%
2022 58.85 551st 1425 61.3%
2023 52.69 658th 1419 53.6%
2024 48.52 719th 1392 48.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board 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 292 10 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 304
1989 314 10 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 354 8 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 376 7 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 318 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 347 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 368 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 330 3 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 330 3 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 337 4 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1998 353 6 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 385 7 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2000 245 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 250 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 224 4 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2003 224 4 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2004 177 3 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2005 200 2 0 11 1 n/a n/a 5 219
2006 218 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 240
2007 226 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 19 247
2008 244 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 16 262
2009 254 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 17 275
2010 252 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 17 275
2011 260 1 2 12 0 0 12 0 287
2012 250 1 3 9 1 0 9 0 273
2013 251 2 2 7 0 0 10 0 272
2014 249 6 4 7 0 0 8 0 274
2015 250 5 3 7 0 0 9 0 274
2016 251 6 2 8 0 0 10 0 277
2017 246 5 2 10 0 0 6 0 269
2018 248 6 1 9 0 0 10 0 274
2019 254 4 4 9 0 0 7 0 278
2020 238 5 4 6 0 0 3 0 256
2021 208 4 6 7 0 0 4 0 229
2022 221 5 4 10 0 0 6 0 246
2023 210 6 4 10 0 0 9 0 239

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 304 13.0 23.3 n/a
1989 333 15.6 21.3 n/a
1990 369 16.3 22.6 n/a
1991 389 16.2 24.0 n/a
1992 326 18.6 17.5 n/a
1993 353 18.9 18.7 n/a
1994 375 18.9 19.8 n/a
1995 344 18.8 18.3 n/a
1996 344 18.8 18.3 n/a
1997 354 20.8 17.0 n/a
1998 372 19.3 19.3 n/a
1999 407 20.3 20.0 n/a
2000 256 17.8 14.4 n/a
2001 259 16.9 15.3 n/a
2002 243 15.8 15.4 7
2003 243 15.8 15.4 7
2004 196 14.1 13.9 7.7
2005 219 13.9 15.8 13.1
2006 240 13.4 17.9 11.4
2007 247 15.0 16.5 13.6
2008 262 15.0 17.5 6.5
2009 275 17.0 16.2 7.4
2010 275 17.0 16.1 7
2011 287 16.0 17.9 13.2
2012 273 15.0 18.1 13.2
2013 272 19.2 14.1 15.8
2014 274 17.5 15.6 10.9
2015 274 15.0 18.2 11.7
2016 277 15.0 18.4 13.7
2017 269 14.8 18.1 12.6
2018 274 15.0 18.2 14.6
2019 278 15.2 18.2 11.9
2020 256 15.9 16.1 16
2021 229 n/a n/a n/a
2022 246 16.4 14.9 12.6
2023 239 15.3 15.5 15.9

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 304 13.0 23.3 n/a
1989 333 15.6 21.3 n/a
1990 369 16.3 22.6 n/a
1991 389 16.2 24.0 n/a
1992 326 18.6 17.5 n/a
1993 353 18.9 18.7 n/a
1994 375 18.9 19.8 n/a
1995 344 18.8 18.3 n/a
1996 344 18.8 18.3 n/a
1997 354 20.8 17.0 n/a
1998 372 19.3 19.3 n/a
1999 407 20.3 20.0 n/a
2000 256 17.8 14.4 n/a
2001 259 16.9 15.3 n/a
2002 243 15.8 15.4 7
2003 243 15.8 15.4 7
2004 196 14.1 13.9 7.7
2005 219 13.9 15.8 13.1
2006 240 13.4 17.9 11.4
2007 247 15.0 16.5 13.6
2008 262 15.0 17.5 6.5
2009 275 17.0 16.2 7.4
2010 275 17.0 16.1 7
2011 287 16.0 17.9 13.2
2012 273 15.0 18.1 13.2
2013 272 19.2 14.1 15.8
2014 274 17.5 15.6 10.9
2015 274 15.0 18.2 11.7
2016 277 15.0 18.4 13.7
2017 269 14.8 18.1 12.6
2018 274 15.0 18.2 14.6
2019 278 15.2 18.2 11.9
2020 256 15.9 16.1 16
2021 229 n/a n/a n/a
2022 246 16.4 14.9 12.6
2023 239 15.3 15.5 15.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Hudson Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201698.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201798.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.2%98.6%
201898.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.2%98.9%
201998.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
202199.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.1%
202299.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%
202399.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hudson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $139 (1.6%) $8,370 (98.4%) $8,509
2020 $104 (1.1%) $9,286 (98.9%) $9,390
2021 $522 (4.6%) $10,866 (95.4%) $11,388
2022 $522 (4.6%) $10,866 (95.4%) $11,388
2023 $1,001 (8.3%) $11,064 (91.7%) $12,064
2024 $687 (5.1%) $12,786 (94.9%) $13,473

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hudson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 860th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 562nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary School)43.128.6
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)3831.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary School)47.837.1
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)48.533.4
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary School)34.151
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)44.738.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary School)46.834
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)45.931.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary School)3841.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)45.238.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary School)22.434.8
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)4132.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Hudson Elementary School)48.377.8
 29.5%
   5th Grade Science (McLean County Unified School District 5)65.363.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students278239
 14%
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White254210
 17.3%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.9%15.9%
 4%

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

Middle : Kingsley Junior High School
High : Normal Community West High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Hudson Elementary School.

Hudson Elementary School ranks 622nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hudson Elementary School are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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