Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
33 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview

Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Alcester, SD. Administered by Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 33 enrolled students across grades PK through PK.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 1.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 23.6:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 15.2% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 2 students qualified for free lunch and 3 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 409 E 6th St in Alcester, SD 57001, Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 serves families zoned within the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

33
Total Students
1.4
Full-Time Teachers
23.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    25 (75.8%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (24.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 2
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 33
Gender Ratio