Hudson Elementary School vs Orange Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Elementary School
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
562 students
Orange Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
| Measure | Hudson Elementary School Hudson, Iowa | Orange Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #240 of 654 | #343 of 654 |
| National rank | #5483 of 50,301 | #8161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| city | Hudson | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hudson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 74.7).
- •Hudson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Hudson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Hudson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 49.6%).
- •Orange Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Hudson Elementary School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 518.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hudson Elementary School better than Orange Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hudson Elementary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 74.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hudson Elementary School and Orange Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson Elementary School: 562. Orange Elementary School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson Elementary School and Orange Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hudson Elementary School is 240th of 654 and Orange Elementary School is 343rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).