Enrollment
372
Elementary
DISTRICT 673 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HUDSON CITY·NCES 390500203801
McDowell Early Learning School
280 N Hayden Pkwy, Hudson, OH 44236 · (330) 653-1246 · Summit County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL372 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
25 students
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 100 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 272 | 73% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
McDowell Early Learning School→Ellsworth Hill Elementary School→East Woods Intermediate School→Hudson Middle School→Hudson High School
Based on grade levels within Hudson City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like McDowell Early Learning School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Early Learning School this school | 372 | 6.7% | N/A |
| Harman Elementary School Dayton | 403 | 3.7% | 91.1% |
| Terrace Park Elementary School Terrace Park | 331 | 5.4% | 95.5% |
| Loveland Early Childhood Center Loveland | 359 | 12.8% | N/A |
| Stevenson Elementary Columbus | 340 | 5.9% | 89.5% |
| Wickliffe Elementary School Upper Arlington | 479 | 9.4% | 78.7% |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McDowell Early Learning School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Summit County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 372 | #962 of 1,808 | #28 of 78 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #663 of 1,582 | #47 of 67 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.1% | #992 of 1,590 | #60 of 67 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 6.7% | #741 of 767 | #33 of 34 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -36.5% | #43 of 992 | #1 of 40 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
372
+11 (+3%) vs 2020
-64% since 1990-91, when it was 1,020
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 19.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 372 | 21.8 | 17.1:1 | 7% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 382 | 21.3 | 18.0:1 | 7% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 399 | 19.6 | 20.4:1 | 5% (21) |
| 2020-21 | 361 | 19 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 586 | 31.4 | 18.7:1 | 4% (26) |
| 2015-16 | 562 | 29 | 19.4:1 | 5% (28) |
| 2010-11 | 562 | 29 | 19.4:1 | 3% (18) |
| 2000-01 | 761 | 40 | 19.0:1 | 1% (6) |
| 1990-91 | 1,020 | 42 | 24.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McDowell Early Learning School.
Since 2017-18: students down 37% (586 to 372); teachers down 30% (31.4 to 21.8).
About McDowell Early Learning School
McDowell Early Learning School, located in Hudson, Ohio, is a medium-sized elementary school. Enrollment is 372 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through kindergarten.
Hudson City enrolls 4,468 students in 5 schools, including McDowell Early Learning School.
McDowell Early Learning School enrolls a student body that is 85% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 4% multiracial. In Summit County overall, about 74% of residents are White. By the diversity index, McDowell Early Learning School comes in at 27%.
Dividing enrollment by its 21.8 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 17.1:1. Among elementary schools in Ohio, the typical ratio is 17.9:1. Eligible students account for 7% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That is lower than the 34% average for public schools in Summit County.
In Summit County (population about 537,864), median household income is about $71,622, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. A total of 149 public schools operate in Summit County, serving about 69,214 students.
The shortest distance from McDowell Early Learning School to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to East Woods Intermediate School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 7 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Suburb: Large. That means it sits in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 372 was 3% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 361. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 19.0:1 to 17.1:1.
The McDowell Early Learning School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Summit County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
537,864
Census ACS
Median income
$71,622
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
149
69,214 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hudson City
- Hudson High SchoolHigh · 1,421 students
- East Woods Intermediate SchoolElementary · 1,031 students
- Hudson Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,027 students
- Ellsworth Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 617 students
Other schools in Hudson
- Hudson High SchoolHigh · 1,421 students
- East Woods Intermediate SchoolElementary · 1,031 students
- Hudson Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,027 students
- Ellsworth Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 617 students
Nearby schools
- East Woods Intermediate School0.1 mi · 1,031
- Hudson Middle School0.4 mi · 1,027
- Hudson High School0.9 mi · 1,421
- Ellsworth Hill Elementary School1.6 mi · 617
- Fishcreek Elementary School4.1 mi · 301
- Echo Hills Elementary School4.6 mi · 298
Frequently asked questions
About McDowell Early Learning SchoolHow many students attend McDowell Early Learning School?
McDowell Early Learning School enrolls approximately 372 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does McDowell Early Learning School serve?
McDowell Early Learning School serves grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at McDowell Early Learning School?
Approximately 17.1:1 students per teacher at McDowell Early Learning School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at McDowell Early Learning School?
At McDowell Early Learning School, the student body is approximately 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees McDowell Early Learning School?
McDowell Early Learning School is overseen by Hudson City in Summit County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.