Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, General Beadle Elementary - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Beadle Elementary - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
General Beadle Elementary - 01's student population of 483 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Empower Every Student ~ Enrich ALL Lives ~ Build Bright Futures
School Rankings
General Beadle Elementary - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Beadle Elementary - 01 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
53%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
19%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Beadle Elementary - 01's ranking?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 is ranked #595 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend General Beadle Elementary - 01?
483 students attend General Beadle Elementary - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of General Beadle Elementary - 01 students are American Indian, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General Beadle Elementary - 01?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does General Beadle Elementary - 01 offer ?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is General Beadle Elementary - 01 part of?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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