At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
166
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
34%-4.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Alcester, South Dakota. The school enrolls 166 students. It is part of the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
166 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictAlcester-Hudson School District 61-1
County46127
CityAlcester
ZIP57001
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460002800013
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment166
White91.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.0%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.