Beresford Elementary - 02

209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beresford Elementary - 02 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 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beresford Elementary - 02's student population of 307 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Beresford Elementary - 02 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 Beresford Elementary - 02 is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#315 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
42%
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50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beresford Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beresford Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
86%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beresford Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beresford Elementary - 02's ranking?
Beresford Elementary - 02 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 Beresford Elementary - 02?
307 students attend Beresford Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Beresford Elementary - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beresford Elementary - 02?
Beresford Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beresford Elementary - 02 offer ?
Beresford Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beresford Elementary - 02 part of?
Beresford Elementary - 02 is part of Beresford School District 61-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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