Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

www.alcester-hudson.k12.sd.us

166 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Alcester-Hudson Elementary, located in the small community of Alcester, South Dakota, serves as a foundational academic institution for the Alcester-Hudson School District. As a rural public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment tailored to the needs of students in its local community. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of close-knit community engagement that is characteristic of the district’s educational philosophy.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. As part of the Alcester-Hudson system, the elementary school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially within a safe, small-town atmosphere.

166

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	7
Two or More	3
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
151 (91.0%)
Hispanic
7 (4.2%)
American Indian
4 (2.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
Phone:	(605)934-2171
Website:	http://www.alcester-hudson.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 27