Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04

Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Alcester, SD, part of the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1. The school serves approximately 170 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 93.6th percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math and 45% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,885, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 170 students, Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.