Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School

33 School St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 67%
  • : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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School Overview

Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
(12-13)
67%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
73%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NH state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% NH state average).
How many students attend Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
390 students attend Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School part of?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is part of Hudson School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 67%
  • : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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