Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Summary:

Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school serving 195 students in grades K-6 in Alcester, South Dakota. The school is part of the Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1, which is ranked 104 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (53%) and Mathematics (47%) were higher than the district averages, they were lower than the state averages. The school's performance also varies across grade levels, with some grades performing above the state and district, while others are below. Compared to nearby schools, Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 generally performs better than Lawrence Elementary - 02 but lower than Centerville Elementary - 02 and Beresford Elementary - 02.

The school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 11.0% in 2021-2022 to 6.5% in 2022-2023, but this is still higher than the nearby schools of Lawrence Elementary - 02 (5.7%) and Centerville Elementary - 02 (9.0%). Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased, but it remains lower than some of the nearby schools. These findings suggest that Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 has room for improvement, particularly in addressing performance disparities among student subgroups and optimizing resource allocation to support student learning and well-being.


Detail:

Public K-6

 409 E 6th St
       Alcester, SD  57001


(605) 934-2171

District: Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,882 Help


Students who attend Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:    Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03
High:    Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
6.5%
American Indian:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.7% Help


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Compare Details Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (6.5%), American Indian (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 employs 14.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is $11,882.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 97th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 in the ranking list.)

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Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 104th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

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Rank History for all students at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.14 2nd 187 98.9%
2004 86.69 3rd 189 98.4%
2005 80.18 6th 194 96.9%
2006 82.30 8th 197 95.9%
2007 72.56 35th 194 82.0%
2008 56.54 112th 194 42.3%
2009 72.71 37th 196 81.1%
2010 76.15 34th 206 83.5%
2011 66.53 69th 205 66.3%
2012 55.19 126th 214 41.1%
2013 69.41 52nd 201 74.1%
2015 55.88 100th 209 52.2%
2016 57.37 99th 206 51.9%
2017 62.33 76th 207 63.3%
2018 33.49 153rd 204 25.0%
2019 25.19 172nd 206 16.5%
2021 46.98 114th 202 43.6%
2022 52.29 100th 202 50.5%
2023 52.22 100th 204 51.0%
2024 54.13 97th 201 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.13 33rd 106 68.9%
2023 77.35 19th 112 83.0%
2024 56.14 34th 110 69.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.76 118th 163 27.6%
2019 30.43 119th 155 23.2%
2021 63.17 55th 151 63.6%
2022 62.27 52nd 150 65.3%
2023 58.51 58th 154 62.3%
2024 57.23 74th 165 55.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.37 131st 170 22.9%
2019 23.54 134th 160 16.3%
2021 34.41 111th 157 29.3%
2022 41.18 96th 154 37.7%
2023 44.45 91st 166 45.2%
2024 48.78 84th 161 47.8%
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Rank History for White students at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.58 153rd 186 17.7%
2019 21.28 170th 191 11.0%
2021 42.18 117th 185 36.8%
2022 46.37 103rd 184 44.0%
2023 41.97 113th 185 38.9%
2024 44.93 113th 184 38.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Open Quote This school is absolutely amazing. When teachers detected that my son had a learning disability at an early age, they took several steps to help him succeed. They taught me ways to help him at home and even spent extra time with him without causing embarrassment with his peers. Today (with all their help) he is advanced beyond average and doing great. Other children have been very respectful and cheer him on through his hard times. Way to go Alcester-Hudson! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 255 255
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 249 249
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 276 276
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 342 342
1994 158 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 261 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1996 261 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1997 288 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 269 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 258 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 257 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 225 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 164 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 167
2003 164 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 167
2004 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2005 173 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 176
2006 164 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 167
2007 157 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 146 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2009 184 1 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 194
2010 166 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2011 140 1 0 6 2 0 4 0 153
2012 168 2 0 6 3 0 5 0 184
2013 188 1 0 9 1 1 4 0 204
2014 183 1 0 8 6 1 4 0 203
2015 186 1 0 8 2 2 8 0 207
2016 195 1 0 6 2 0 9 0 213
2017 202 0 1 10 1 0 9 0 223
2018 209 0 1 13 0 1 6 0 230
2019 224 0 1 8 1 0 9 0 243
2020 225 0 1 10 2 0 8 0 246
2021 206 0 1 11 0 0 5 0 223
2022 176 1 1 12 5 0 6 0 201
2023 171 0 0 15 3 0 6 0 195
2024 149 0 0 11 7 0 3 0 170

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 255 20.2 12.6 n/a
1990 249 13.8 18.0 n/a
1991 276 18.9 14.6 n/a
1992 342 21.9 15.6 n/a
1994 163 10.6 15.4 n/a
1995 264 17.9 14.7 n/a
1996 264 17.9 14.7 n/a
1997 292 18.0 16.2 20.9
1998 275 14.0 19.6 32.4
1999 263 14.7 17.9 33.5
2000 262 19.7 13.3 27.5
2001 229 18.4 12.4 24
2002 167 16.1 10.4 24.6
2003 167 16.1 10.4 24.6
2004 153 15.6 9.8 23.5
2005 176 15.6 11.3 23.3
2006 167 14.8 11.3 25.7
2007 161 14.7 11.0 21.7
2008 148 14.6 10.1 27
2009 194 15.4 12.6 22.2
2010 173 16.0 10.7 29.5
2011 153 16.2 9.4 37.3
2012 184 14.6 12.5 29.3
2013 204 13.8 14.7 27
2014 203 14.3 14.1 33.5
2015 207 16.0 12.9 27.5
2016 213 16.0 13.3 31.9
2017 223 16.8 13.2 29.6
2018 230 16.9 13.6 24.8
2019 243 16.8 14.4 29.2
2020 246 17.7 13.8 28.5
2021 223 17.4 12.7 35.9
2022 201 20.5 9.8 25.4
2023 195 17.8 10.9 25.1
2024 170 14.1 12.0 34.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 255 20.2 12.6 n/a
1990 249 13.8 18.0 n/a
1991 276 18.9 14.6 n/a
1992 342 21.9 15.6 n/a
1994 163 10.6 15.4 n/a
1995 264 17.9 14.7 n/a
1996 264 17.9 14.7 n/a
1997 292 18.0 16.2 20.9
1998 275 14.0 19.6 32.4
1999 263 14.7 17.9 33.5
2000 262 19.7 13.3 27.5
2001 229 18.4 12.4 24
2002 167 16.1 10.4 24.6
2003 167 16.1 10.4 24.6
2004 153 15.6 9.8 23.5
2005 176 15.6 11.3 23.3
2006 167 14.8 11.3 25.7
2007 161 14.7 11.0 21.7
2008 148 14.6 10.1 27
2009 194 15.4 12.6 22.2
2010 173 16.0 10.7 29.5
2011 153 16.2 9.4 37.3
2012 184 14.6 12.5 29.3
2013 204 13.8 14.7 27
2014 203 14.3 14.1 33.5
2015 207 16.0 12.9 27.5
2016 213 16.0 13.3 31.9
2017 223 16.8 13.2 29.6
2018 230 16.9 13.6 24.8
2019 243 16.8 14.4 29.2
2020 246 17.7 13.8 28.5
2021 223 17.4 12.7 35.9
2022 201 20.5 9.8 25.4
2023 195 17.8 10.9 25.1
2024 170 14.1 12.0 34.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $470 (4.8%) $9,278 (95.2%) $9,748
2021 $910 (9.0%) $9,224 (91.0%) $10,134
2022 $1,773 (14.3%) $10,596 (85.7%) $12,370
2023 $909 (7.7%) $10,973 (92.3%) $11,882

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 100th of 204 Elementary schools
 34.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)4050
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)4050
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)3050
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)3050
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)56.748.2
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)56.748.2
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)56.751.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)56.751.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)42.357.2
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)42.357.2
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)15.452.4
 37%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)15.452.4
 37%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)26.957.1
 30.2%
   5th Grade Science (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)26.957.1
 30.2%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)30.822.2
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)30.822.2
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)15.440.7
 25.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)15.440.7
 25.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)43.143.7
 0.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)41.246.2
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04)30.448.5
 18.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1)30.536.8
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students243195
 19.8%
African American00
American Indian13
 200%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White224171
 23.7%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%25.1%
 4.1%


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Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 ranks 97th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alcester-Hudson Junior High - 03
High : Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Students at Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04.


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