Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 vs Challenge Center - 51
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
Alcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
166 students
Challenge Center - 51
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
165 students
| Measure | Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 Alcester, South Dakota | Challenge Center - 51 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #175 of 226 | #4 of 226 |
| National rank | #26786 of 50,301 | #682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 166 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 97.5% |
| city | Alcester | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge Center - 51 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 47.5).
- •Challenge Center - 51 does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Challenge Center - 51 does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Challenge Center - 51 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 33.7%).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 166 students compared with 165.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 better than Challenge Center - 51?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge Center - 51 ranks higher (90.5 vs 47.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 and Challenge Center - 51?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Alcester and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04: 166. Challenge Center - 51: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 and Challenge Center - 51 rank in South Dakota?
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is 175th of 226 and Challenge Center - 51 is 4th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).