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Hudson Elementary

Summary:

Hudson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 202 students. The school is part of the Webster Groves School District, which is ranked 9th out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hudson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 52 out of 906 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state and Webster Groves district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.6% of 3rd-grade students at Hudson Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 65.5% in the Webster Groves district and 40.8% statewide. Additionally, Hudson Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to nearby schools within the Webster Groves district, such as Avery Elementary, Clark Elementary, and Dr. Henry Givens Junior Elementary, Hudson Elementary consistently outperforms them academically. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 9825 Hudson Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63119-1015

(314) 963-6466

District: Webster Groves

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,511 Help


Students who attend Hudson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hixson Middle
High:    Webster Groves High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
Two or more races:
15.5%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hudson Elementary ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Webster Groves School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.93. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hudson Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Webster Groves School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), two or more races (15.5%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hudson Elementary is 9.5, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Webster Groves School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hudson Elementary is $15,511, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Webster Groves School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hudson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson Elementary 52nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Hudson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Webster Groves:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Groves 9th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hudson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hudson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.56 282nd 1074 73.7%
2007 56.49 446th 1080 58.7%
2008 66.45 291st 1084 73.2%
2009 69.27 268th 1053 74.5%
2010 76.99 190th 1066 82.2%
2011 69.14 287th 1088 73.6%
2012 53.47 550th 1085 49.3%
2013 62.86 386th 1108 65.2%
2014 80.84 152nd 1089 86.0%
2015 74.65 228th 1058 78.4%
2016 70.00 252nd 865 70.9%
2017 50.12 535th 1032 48.2%
2018 61.39 385th 1045 63.2%
2019 68.97 285th 1052 72.9%
2022 82.61 132nd 908 85.5%
2023 85.94 97th 898 89.2%
2024 90.93 52nd 906 94.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hudson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.38 358th 898 60.1%
2019 63.92 289th 917 68.5%
2022 94.33 16th 675 97.6%
2023 88.50 55th 673 91.8%
2024 94.70 15th 668 97.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, December 14, 2012

Open Quote HEARTLESS, FOR FIRING THE LUNCH LADY FOR FEEDING THAT POOR CHILD. THAT IS PROBABLY THE ONLY MEAL THAT KID GETS A DAY.. SERIOUSLY WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LEFTOVER FOOD DAILY? SO HER FEEDING 1 CHILD TO PREVENT HIM FROM BEING BULLIED, HARASSED AND MADE FUN OF. WHERE IS THE JUSTICE IN THAT?? MAYBE IF THE KIDS THAT DID THIS TO HIM WOULD OF BEEN PUNISHED FOR IT, SHE WOULDN'T OF HAD TO DO IT. I JUST HOPE THE STUDENT GETS THE HELP HE NEEDS SO HE CAN HAVE AT LEAST 1 HOT MEAL A DAY. CHEESE SANDWICH REALLY? GIVE THAT WOMAN HER JOB BACK. SHE DID WHAT ANY HUMAN WITH A HEART WOULD DO. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Open Quote Love the small classes and individual attention the kiddos recieve! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 5, 2009

Open Quote The staff is excellent. I love the size of the school and the teacher to student ratios. The teachers genuinely care about their students and want to see them all to succeed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hudson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 219 219
1992 143 98 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 157 90 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 136 87 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 137 56 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 137 56 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 129 63 5 0 4 n/a n/a 0 201
1998 130 65 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 204
1999 136 68 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2000 121 69 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 130 66 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 135 70 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 135 70 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 136 70 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 136 67 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2006 132 63 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2007 133 62 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2008 126 58 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2009 126 54 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2010 133 52 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2011 133 52 4 10 0 0 1 0 200
2012 152 51 5 7 5 1 2 0 223
2013 145 31 5 7 6 0 5 0 199
2014 159 42 5 9 7 0 4 0 226
2015 163 42 8 9 6 0 6 0 234
2016 160 41 6 9 4 0 5 0 225
2017 167 31 6 12 4 0 3 0 223
2018 178 32 5 10 2 0 4 0 231
2019 159 27 4 10 0 0 12 0 212
2020 154 18 3 13 0 0 17 0 205
2021 144 21 0 8 2 0 16 0 191
2022 146 14 0 10 2 0 22 0 194
2023 151 9 0 11 1 0 30 0 202
2024 138 8 0 11 1 0 29 0 187

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 219 12.6 17.3 n/a
1992 244 11.7 20.8 23
1993 254 13.6 18.7 22
1994 232 13.9 16.7 29.3
1995 201 16.0 12.6 40.3
1996 201 16.0 12.6 40.3
1997 201 15.6 12.9 22.4
1998 204 14.0 14.6 27
1999 217 15.7 13.8 28.6
2000 197 16.5 11.9 21.8
2001 204 17.1 11.9 26
2002 211 17.1 12.3 10.9
2003 211 17.1 12.3 10.9
2004 219 18.2 12.0 15.5
2005 211 18.2 11.6 14.7
2006 199 17.7 11.2 18.6
2007 201 16.7 12.0 17.4
2008 194 17.9 10.8 18
2009 188 18.2 10.3 17
2010 195 18.1 10.7 20
2011 200 18.4 10.8 21
2012 223 18.3 12.1 23.3
2013 199 18.3 10.8 20.1
2014 226 18.4 12.2 23
2015 234 20.0 11.7 28.2
2016 225 17.0 13.2 26.2
2017 223 16.1 13.7 22.4
2018 231 18.2 12.6 13.4
2019 212 18.1 11.7 15.1
2020 205 19.1 10.7 14.6
2021 191 16.0 11.8 13.6
2022 194 18.5 10.4 9.3
2023 202 19.5 10.3 12.4
2024 187 19.5 9.5 9.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 219 12.6 17.3 n/a
1992 244 11.7 20.8 23
1993 254 13.6 18.7 22
1994 232 13.9 16.7 29.3
1995 201 16.0 12.6 40.3
1996 201 16.0 12.6 40.3
1997 201 15.6 12.9 22.4
1998 204 14.0 14.6 27
1999 217 15.7 13.8 28.6
2000 197 16.5 11.9 21.8
2001 204 17.1 11.9 26
2002 211 17.1 12.3 10.9
2003 211 17.1 12.3 10.9
2004 219 18.2 12.0 15.5
2005 211 18.2 11.6 14.7
2006 199 17.7 11.2 18.6
2007 201 16.7 12.0 17.4
2008 194 17.9 10.8 18
2009 188 18.2 10.3 17
2010 195 18.1 10.7 20
2011 200 18.4 10.8 21
2012 223 18.3 12.1 23.3
2013 199 18.3 10.8 20.1
2014 226 18.4 12.2 23
2015 234 20.0 11.7 28.2
2016 225 17.0 13.2 26.2
2017 223 16.1 13.7 22.4
2018 231 18.2 12.6 13.4
2019 212 18.1 11.7 15.1
2020 205 19.1 10.7 14.6
2021 191 16.0 11.8 13.6
2022 194 18.5 10.4 9.3
2023 202 19.5 10.3 12.4
2024 187 19.5 9.5 9.1

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hudson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $676 (5.0%) $12,792 (95.0%) $13,468
2020 $229 (1.6%) $14,437 (98.4%) $14,666
2021 $600 (3.7%) $15,691 (96.3%) $16,291
2022 $86 (0.6%) $15,425 (99.4%) $15,511

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hudson Elementary

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 285th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 97th of 898 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary)69.775
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)61.167.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary)75.767.7
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)65.966.8
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary)56.766.7
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)64.267.2
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary)56.769.7
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)69.875.2
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Elementary)34.248.7
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)59.968.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Hudson Elementary)47.458.9
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Webster Groves)67.172.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Elementary)52.659
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)68.474.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students212202
 4.7%
African American279
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White159151
 5%
Two or More Races1230
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.1%12.4%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hudson Elementary

Students who attend Hudson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hixson Middle
High : Webster Groves High

Yes. Hudson Elementary ranks in the top 5.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Hudson Elementary are 74% White, 16% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Hudson Elementary.


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