Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 vs Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 40 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
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Wakonda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
| Measure | Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 Alcester, South Dakota | Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 Wakonda, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 226 | #145 of 226 |
| National rank | #26786 of 50,301 | #21586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 166 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Alcester | Wakonda |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 47.5).
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 34.8%).
- •Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is the larger school with 166 students compared with 161.
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 Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 ranks higher (55.1 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 Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Alcester and Wakonda in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04: 166. Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04 is 175th of 226 and Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is 145th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).