Serving 170 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04's student population of 170 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
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
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #350 out of 636 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?
50-54% 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?
170 students attend Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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