Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

Located at 409 E 6th St in Alcester, South Dakota, the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 is an open, regular public school district operating within a rural remote setting inside the broader Sioux City metropolitan area. Serving the community across state legislative district 46016 and congressional district 4600, the district operates four educational facilities providing comprehensive instruction from prekindergarten through the twelfth grade. As a traditional public school system that is neither a charter institution nor part of a supervisory union, it offers a complete public education pathway for local families.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a total student enrollment of 351 pupils, consisting of 183 female students and 168 male students. The student population spans early childhood through secondary education, including 33 prekindergarten students, 28 kindergarteners, and 24 high school seniors in the twelfth grade. Demographically, the enrollment includes 310 White students, 26 Hispanic students, 9 students identifying with two or more races, 5 American Indian students, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To support its educational programs and school operations, the district utilizes a total staff of 113.94 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, including 57.1 FTE teachers, 11.15 FTE instructional aides, and 45.69 FTE support staff members.