Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alcester-Hudson Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Alcester school district, encompassing an area of approximately 193.5 square miles. Families typically live 15 to 20 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04's student population of 166 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cubs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04's ranking?
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 is ranked #385 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04?
166 students attend Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04?
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 offer ?
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 part of?
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 is part of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1.
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