Below Average
#443 of 574 schools in SD
General Beadle Elementary - 01
Elementary School · Rapid City Area School District 51-4
10 Van Buren St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#443 of 574
In Rapid City
#10 of 23
public schools
In district
#10 of 24
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
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General Beadle Elementary - 01
Elementary School in Rapid City · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About General Beadle Elementary - 01
General Beadle Elementary - 01 is a public elementary school in Rapid City, SD, part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4. General Beadle Elementary - 01 serves approximately 441 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. General Beadle Elementary - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for General Beadle Elementary - 01 show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at General Beadle Elementary - 01 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
48% of students at General Beadle Elementary - 01 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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General Beadle Elementary - 01 — Students at General Beadle Elementary - 01 score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.7/10.
How General Beadle Elementary - 01 Compares
See how General Beadle Elementary - 01 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
10 Van Buren St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering General Beadle Elementary - 01 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CREEKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Meadowbrook Elementary - 10 (rated 6.6/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 4.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Rapid City, see our Rapid City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,733
Median Home Value
$229,900
Median Rent
$892/mo
Population
45,221
College Educated
28.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Median Age
37.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about General Beadle Elementary - 01
What grades does General Beadle Elementary - 01 serve?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend General Beadle Elementary - 01?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Beadle Elementary - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at General Beadle Elementary - 01 is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does General Beadle Elementary - 01 rank in SD?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 ranks #443 of 574 schools in SD.
What is General Beadle Elementary - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 General Beadle Elementary - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, General Beadle Elementary - 01 has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is General Beadle Elementary - 01 a charter school?
No, General Beadle Elementary - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is General Beadle Elementary - 01 a Title I school?
No, General Beadle Elementary - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for General Beadle Elementary - 01?
100.0% of students at General Beadle Elementary - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (605) 394-1841
Resources & Links
District
Rapid City Area School District 51-4- District Enrollment
- 12,432
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,380
- District Rank
- #10 of 24
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