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#336 of 574 schools in SD

Beadle Elementary - 03

Elementary School · Yankton School District 63-3

PO Box 738, Yankton, SD 57078

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

416

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

416

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#336 of 574

In Yankton

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 6

Yankton School District 63-3

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About Beadle Elementary - 03

Beadle Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Yankton, SD, part of Yankton School District 63-3. Beadle Elementary - 03 serves approximately 416 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Beadle Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Beadle Elementary - 03 show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district

5.9

This school 5.9 · Average
District avg 5.7
SD avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress5.7Average50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change-2.8 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics6.8Average30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+3.3 pts

Adjusted Percentile54th

Resources & Environment5.1Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Per-Pupil Spending$10,904

Chronic Absenteeism13%

Beadle Elementary - 03 — Students at Beadle Elementary - 03 score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

32.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 59.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 59.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

82%

ELA

77%

2010

Math

87%

ELA

82%

2011

Math

77%

ELA

72%

2012

Math

77%

ELA

77%

2014

Math

50%

ELA

51%

2015

Math

50%

ELA

48%

2016

Math

52%

ELA

47%

2017

Math

49%

ELA

49%

2018

Math

48%

ELA

51%

2019

Math

48%

ELA

51%

2020*

Math

52%

ELA

57%

2021*

Math

52%

ELA

57%

2022

Math

47%

ELA

52%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.

How Beadle Elementary - 03 Compares

See how Beadle Elementary - 03 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

5.9/10

42th percentile in SD

Academic

6.8/10

Average

Growth

5.7/10

Average

Environment

5.1/10

Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

33%

Teaching Staff

16:1 student-teacher ratio

26 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

13.0%

Location

PO Box 738, Yankton, SD 57078

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Beadle Elementary - 03 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART MIDDLE SCHOOL - (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 11.9 miles away, in nearby Crofton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stewart Elementary - 05 (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yankton, see our Yankton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 19.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Webster Elementary - 06 Yankton	0.5 mi	389	3.8
Yankton Middle School - 02 Yankton	0.6 mi	613	7.6
SACRED HEART MIDDLE SCHOOL - Yankton	0.6 mi	217	7.9
Stewart Elementary - 05 Yankton	0.8 mi	287	7.1
Lincoln Elementary - 04 Yankton	0.7 mi	419	5.8
MISSOURI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Yankton	1.2 mi	31	5.2
Yankton High School - 01 Yankton	1.2 mi	962	6.4
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Yankton	2.4 mi	239	5.5
CROFTON HIGH SCHOOL Crofton	11.6 mi	179	7.3
CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton	11.9 mi	187	7.3
ST ROSE OF LIMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton	12.0 mi	86	6.5
Gayville-Volin High School - 01 Gayville	10.8 mi	92	5.6
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 Gayville	10.8 mi	142	5.5
Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 Gayville	10.8 mi	52	3.8
EAST AND WEST CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hartington	13.4 mi	58	6.4
Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 Menno	16.0 mi	20	—
WYNOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wynot	14.6 mi	80	5.0
WYNOT HIGH SCHOOL Wynot	14.6 mi	57	6.8
WYNOT MIDDLE SCHOOL Wynot	14.6 mi	48	4.5
CEDAR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Hartington	19.3 mi	167	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57078 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,395

Median Home Value

$213,300

Median Rent

$777/mo

Population

20,547

College Educated

28.9%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

13.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

42.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beadle Elementary - 03

What grades does Beadle Elementary - 03 serve?

Beadle Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Beadle Elementary - 03?

Beadle Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beadle Elementary - 03?

The student-teacher ratio at Beadle Elementary - 03 is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beadle Elementary - 03 rank in SD?

Beadle Elementary - 03 ranks #336 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Beadle Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?

Beadle Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beadle Elementary - 03?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beadle Elementary - 03 has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beadle Elementary - 03 a charter school?

No, Beadle Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beadle Elementary - 03 a Title I school?

No, Beadle Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beadle Elementary - 03?

32.7% of students at Beadle Elementary - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.