The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Math. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hudson Elementary School
Hudson Elementary School is a regular public school in the small, rural town of Hudson, Colorado, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. It is part of Weld County School District RE-3J, which covers a broad area of the county. The school itself is situated in a setting that is heavily automobile-dependent, with a compact residential core surrounded by agricultural land and newer highway-oriented commercial development. The town has experienced a modest population decline in recent years, though active commercial and industrial projects—including logistics facilities and travel centers—are underway. Housing is tight, with very low vacancy rates, and the local economy leans on highway services, logistics, and agriculture-adjacent industry. There is no traditional walkable downtown, and civic amenities are limited to a town hall campus, a fishing pond, and a veterans memorial.
Academically, Hudson Elementary’s state assessment results show that fewer than half of students scored at proficient or above in math and English language arts, and a small fraction reached that level in science, which is tested only in fifth grade. When compared with other schools whose districts fall within Weld County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of the group. This comparison places it in the middle tier of its county peers, not at the top but also not at the bottom. Because Hudson Elementary does not serve upper grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available.
The student body is relatively small for an elementary school and is diverse. About half of students are Hispanic, and a substantial majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The remaining students are predominantly white, with very small shares of other racial and ethnic groups. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported in the available records, so a parent may want to ask the school directly for that information.
The school functions within a district that did not have recent parent-relevant changes reported publicly. Hudson Elementary itself is a traditional, non-charter public school; no magnet status or Title I designation was indicated in the data. No information was available on discipline, staffing ratios, or course access, which is common for an elementary school where the curriculum is typically self-contained and district-driven.
For a family considering this school, the context matters. The town’s housing market is tight and expensive relative to the area, with a high price-to-income ratio that makes homeownership a stretch for many. The rent-to-income ratio is also elevated. The community is rural and car-dependent, with limited civic infrastructure. Academically, Hudson Elementary serves a population with high economic need and produces results that are mid-range within Weld County, with room for improvement in all tested subjects. Families who value a small, community-rooted elementary school in a rural, low-density setting may find it a fit, but they should be prepared to look into support services, program offerings, and how the school addresses the needs of its diverse student body.
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