How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 | Howard School District 48-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alcester, South Dakota | Howard, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 352 | 351 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 | Howard School District 48-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,506 | $14,128 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| State Revenue | 27.9% | 12.6% |
| Local Revenue | 58.8% | 73.7% |
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
Federal State Local
Howard School District 48-3
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 | Howard School District 48-3 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 95.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.6% | 12.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 | Howard School District 48-3 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 334.7:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.3% | 9.8% |
School Types
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Howard School District 48-3
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.