Hudson Elementary School in Hudson, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hudson Elementary School is a rural public school in Hudson, Illinois that is part of Mclean Co Unit District 5. It serves 223 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

223 Students

15 Teachers

205 S McLean St

Hudson, IL 61748 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Hudson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Emmert

Mrs. Witt

Mrs. Wittrig

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Hudson Elementary School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hudson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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