Overview
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 is a public elementary serving grades -1–-1 in Alcester, South Dakota. The school enrolls 36 students. It is part of the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Intimate school community
36 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
36:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–-1
DistrictAlcester-Hudson School District 61-1
County46127
CityAlcester
ZIP57001
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460002810813
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment36
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %17%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)