Hudson Prairie Elementary

Summary:

Hudson Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Hudson, Wisconsin, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Hudson School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current ranking of 119 out of 1,061 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Hudson Prairie Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on the Forward Exam, a standardized test used in Wisconsin. For example, in 4th grade, 75.51% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70.71% in the district and 53.42% statewide. In Mathematics, 84.69% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 79.29% in the district and 55.05% statewide. The school also maintains low chronic absenteeism rates and has higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

While Hudson Prairie Elementary performs well compared to many nearby schools, there are some schools within the Hudson School District, such as Houlton Elementary and River Crest Elementary, that outperform it in certain academic measures. Comparing Hudson Prairie Elementary to schools in other districts, such as River Falls Public Montessori Academy and Greenwood Elementary, further highlights the school's strong academic performance and its ability to provide a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1400 Carmichael Rd
       Hudson, WI  54016-7715


(715) 377-3860

District: Hudson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,479 Help


Students who attend Hudson Prairie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hudson Middle
High:    Hudson High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hudson Prairie Elementary ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hudson School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.91. (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 Prairie Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hudson School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hudson Prairie Elementary is 14.9. 5 elementary schools in the Hudson School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hudson Prairie Elementary is $12,479. 5 elementary schools in the Hudson School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hudson Prairie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson Prairie Elementary 119th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Hudson Prairie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hudson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson School District 57th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hudson Prairie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hudson Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.78 306th 633 51.7%
2005 67.12 250th 632 60.4%
2006 75.29 156th 712 78.1%
2007 74.48 159th 689 76.9%
2008 79.10 104th 1021 89.8%
2009 79.67 104th 1030 89.9%
2010 75.01 185th 1045 82.3%
2011 71.28 242nd 1046 76.9%
2012 77.69 113th 1045 89.2%
2013 79.72 120th 1053 88.6%
2014 73.41 207th 1061 80.5%
2015 69.86 293rd 1076 72.8%
2016 73.50 241st 1075 77.6%
2017 80.12 152nd 1071 85.8%
2018 88.06 55th 1025 94.6%
2019 88.77 47th 1037 95.5%
2021 87.48 78th 1050 92.6%
2022 82.10 139th 1067 87.0%
2023 82.66 129th 1067 87.9%
2024 82.91 119th 1061 88.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hudson Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.93 9th 721 98.8%
2019 51.96 305th 742 58.9%
2021 83.67 54th 746 92.8%
2022 75.44 104th 748 86.1%
2023 87.28 39th 770 94.9%
2024 87.61 54th 790 93.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hudson Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.64 316th 854 63.0%
2019 68.32 198th 874 77.3%
2021 46.39 462nd 847 45.5%
2022 66.31 217th 859 74.7%
2023 70.99 159th 871 81.7%
2024 67.31 213th 866 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hudson Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.60 67th 997 93.3%
2019 86.03 60th 1002 94.0%
2021 83.78 103rd 1004 89.7%
2022 77.78 169th 1017 83.4%
2023 76.79 185th 1010 81.7%
2024 80.00 144th 1011 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hudson Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.53 41st 997 95.9%
2019 89.55 41st 1002 95.9%
2021 87.41 59th 1003 94.1%
2022 83.74 102nd 1017 90.0%
2023 85.59 82nd 1011 91.9%
2024 82.56 113th 1012 88.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hudson Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.59 31st 686 95.5%
2021 86.09 46th 699 93.4%
2022 76.67 121st 704 82.8%
2023 75.68 124th 715 82.7%
2024 79.66 102nd 727 86.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Open Quote An excellent school community lead by kind and generous principal. Parent Group is active and efficient. A great community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hudson Prairie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 354 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 393 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 414 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 510 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 510 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 537 1 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 557
2005 543 2 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 569 2 9 8 7 n/a n/a 0 595
2007 601 2 17 10 3 n/a n/a 0 633
2008 620 6 19 9 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2009 471 4 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 486 5 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2011 478 5 21 14 0 0 6 0 524
2012 470 3 14 12 0 1 5 0 505
2013 456 1 15 12 0 1 6 0 491
2014 416 3 16 15 0 0 8 0 458
2015 404 2 14 15 0 0 9 0 444
2016 405 2 14 13 0 0 7 0 441
2017 373 0 12 10 0 0 9 0 404
2018 329 0 9 13 1 0 10 0 362
2019 310 1 6 13 1 0 9 0 340
2020 460 4 8 18 4 0 11 0 505
2021 434 5 9 16 5 0 10 0 479
2022 439 8 12 21 4 0 15 0 499
2023 454 5 8 21 2 0 19 0 509
2024 449 3 7 20 2 0 21 0 502

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 Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 362 20.8 17.4 6.1
2000 399 25.4 15.7 6
2001 423 25.0 16.9 6.6
2002 523 31.9 16.4 2.7
2003 523 31.9 16.4 2.7
2004 557 32.9 16.9 2.3
2005 565 32.9 17.2 n/a
2006 595 33.9 17.6 n/a
2007 633 36.9 17.2 4.9
2008 656 36.9 17.8 6.3
2009 503 31.3 16.1 4.4
2010 524 33.4 15.6 9.4
2011 524 33.5 15.6 9
2012 505 29.5 17.1 7.3
2013 491 27.7 17.7 9
2014 458 27.8 16.4 10.5
2015 444 n/a n/a 9.7
2016 441 28.0 15.7 8.4
2017 404 25.7 15.6 8.9
2018 362 24.0 15.0 7.5
2019 340 23.1 14.7 5
2020 505 33.0 15.2 8.7
2021 479 33.4 14.3 10.9
2022 499 32.3 15.4 8.8
2023 509 33.4 15.2 9.2
2024 502 33.5 14.9 9.4

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 Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 362 20.8 17.4 6.1
2000 399 25.4 15.7 6
2001 423 25.0 16.9 6.6
2002 523 31.9 16.4 2.7
2003 523 31.9 16.4 2.7
2004 557 32.9 16.9 2.3
2005 565 32.9 17.2 n/a
2006 595 33.9 17.6 n/a
2007 633 36.9 17.2 4.9
2008 656 36.9 17.8 6.3
2009 503 31.3 16.1 4.4
2010 524 33.4 15.6 9.4
2011 524 33.5 15.6 9
2012 505 29.5 17.1 7.3
2013 491 27.7 17.7 9
2014 458 27.8 16.4 10.5
2015 444 n/a n/a 9.7
2016 441 28.0 15.7 8.4
2017 404 25.7 15.6 8.9
2018 362 24.0 15.0 7.5
2019 340 23.1 14.7 5
2020 505 33.0 15.2 8.7
2021 479 33.4 14.3 10.9
2022 499 32.3 15.4 8.8
2023 509 33.4 15.2 9.2
2024 502 33.5 14.9 9.4

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 Prairie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $507 (4.0%) $12,325 (96.0%) $12,832
2020 $107 (0.9%) $11,357 (99.1%) $11,465
2021 $385 (3.1%) $12,095 (96.9%) $12,479

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hudson Prairie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 1067 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Prairie Elementary)53.752
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson School District)58.151
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson Prairie Elementary)62.771.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)68.866
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Prairie Elementary)84.159.8
 24.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson School District)63.258.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Prairie Elementary)90.572.4
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)75.870.3
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Hudson Prairie Elementary)8170.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Hudson School District)72.871.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Hudson Prairie Elementary)84.163.2
 20.9%
   4th Grade Science (Hudson School District)74.959.3
 15.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson Prairie Elementary)5967.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson School District)60.261.1
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson Prairie Elementary)8275.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)78.177
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340509
 49.7%
African American15
 400%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander00
White310454
 46.5%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5%9.2%
 4.2%


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

Middle : Hudson Middle
High : Hudson High

Students at Hudson Prairie Elementary are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended Hudson Prairie Elementary.

Hudson Prairie Elementary ranks 119th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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