Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School

www.sau81.org/elc

200 Students

Elementary School 1st - 1st

School Overview

Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School, located at 33 School St. in Hudson, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hudson School District (SAU 81). As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its youngest students. Its curriculum and mission are designed to encourage academic growth, social-emotional development, and a lifelong curiosity for learning, providing a solid start to students' educational journeys.

The school operates with a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Hudson community to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed. By utilizing the resources and administrative oversight provided by SAU 81, Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary maintains a commitment to educational excellence and student well-being. Those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic programs, or upcoming events can visit their official district webpage at http://www.sau81.org/elc.

200

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
160 (80.0%)
Hispanic
19 (9.5%)
Two or More
15 (7.5%)
Black
3 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hudson School District
Phone:	(603)886-1248
Website:	http://www.sau81.org/elc
Grade Range:	1st - 1st
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 200