Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beadle Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beadle Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Beadle Elementary - 03's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beadle Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beadle Elementary - 03 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beadle Elementary - 03's ranking?
Beadle Elementary - 03 is ranked #150 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Beadle Elementary - 03?
394 students attend Beadle Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Beadle Elementary - 03 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beadle Elementary - 03?
Beadle Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beadle Elementary - 03 offer ?
Beadle Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beadle Elementary - 03 part of?
Beadle Elementary - 03 is part of Yankton School District 63-3.
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