Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 366 students in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
366 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#79 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
42%
45-49%
51%
35-39%
42%
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,530 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,855 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,530
$13,121
Spending / Student
$13,855
$12,623

Best Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Grades: 7-8
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Grades: PK
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 manages 4 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 is ranked #74 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
87% of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1?
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,855 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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