Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beadle Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Beadle Elementary - 03's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beadle Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beadle Elementary - 03 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
80%
68%
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
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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 #315 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Beadle Elementary - 03?
404 students attend Beadle Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Beadle Elementary - 03 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 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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