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Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05

409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05?
36 students attend Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05?
Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 offer ?
Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 part of?
Alcester-hudson Preschool - 05 is part of Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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