Enrollment
33
Elementary
DISTRICT 100 · STATE 204
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALCESTER-HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 61-1·NCES 460002810813
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05
409 E 6th St, Alcester, SD 57001 · (605) 934-2171 · Union County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL33 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.6:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
15%
5 students
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 33 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05→Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04→Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03→Alcester-Hudson High School - 01
Based on grade levels within Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 33 | 1.4 | 23.6:1 | 15% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 1 | 36.0:1 | 17% (6) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05.
About Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 is an elementary school located in Alcester, South Dakota, in Union County. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 33 students in pre-K. Against the 204-student average for elementary schools in South Dakota, enrollment here is 84% lower.
In Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, 4 schools enroll a combined 351 students.
At 76%, White students outnumber all other groups at Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 combined. It is also 24% Hispanic. Union County's residents are about 90% White, 14 points above the school's share.
At Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05, 1.4 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 23.6:1. That ratio is over the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in South Dakota. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 15% of enrollment.
Census Bureau estimates for Union County show that median household income is about $89,636, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. A total of 14 public schools operate in Union County, serving about 3,037 students.
The next-closest public school is Alcester-Hudson High School - 01, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,081
Census ACS
Median income
$89,636
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,037 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
- Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04Elementary · 166 students
- Alcester-Hudson High School - 01High · 99 students
- Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03Middle · 53 students
Other schools in Alcester
- Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04Elementary · 166 students
- Alcester-Hudson High School - 01High · 99 students
- Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03Middle · 53 students
Nearby schools
- Alcester-Hudson High School - 010.0 mi · 99
- Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 030.0 mi · 53
- Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 040.0 mi · 166
- Hawarden Elementary School7.3 mi · 193
- West Sioux High School7.8 mi · 242
- West Sioux Middle School7.8 mi · 154
Frequently asked questions
About Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05How many students attend Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05?
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 enrolls approximately 33 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 serve?
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 is approximately 23.6:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05?
At Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05, the student body is approximately 76% White, 24% Hispanic.
Who oversees Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05?
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05 is overseen by Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 in Union County.
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