Hudson KEight School

3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
Birmingham, AL 35207

www.bhm.k12.al.us/hudson

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hudson K-8 School, located on F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive in Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Birmingham City Schools district. As a K-8 facility, the school is designed to provide students with a consistent learning environment that spans their formative elementary years through the critical transition period of middle school. The school’s mission is centered on fostering academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of high school and beyond.

The school is deeply rooted in its community, reflecting the historical significance of its location in Birmingham. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Hudson K-8 strives to support students through a structured educational framework that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Through its commitment to student success and community engagement, the school acts as a vital resource for families in the area, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment.

633

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hudson KEight School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	70
Black	552
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
552 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
70 (11.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
White
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-3000
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/hudson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 87