- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rapid City, SD
General Beadle Elementary - 01
Federal NCES profile for General Beadle Elementary - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 465982000536
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Beadle Elementary - 01 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Rapid City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
General Beadle Elementary - 01 has class sizes larger than 91% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Beadle Elementary - 01 ranks #6 of 6 schools in Rapid City, SD.
School address
District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465982000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
General Beadle Elementary - 01 held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 465982000536 · Rapid City, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 18.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 41 (1,998 students)
General Beadle Elementary - 01 held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
General Beadle Elementary - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 41
1,998 students
- Stevens High S
Stevens High School - 42
1,771 students
- South Middle S 618
South Middle School - 36
618 students
- Southwest Midd 614
Southwest Middle School - 38
614 students
- East Middle Sc 613
East Middle School - 30
613 students
- This school 483
General Beadle Elementary - 01
483 students
What this shows General Beadle Elementary - 01 reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Beadle Elementary - 01 compares
General Beadle Elementary - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 53.0%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, General Beadle Elementary - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Rapid City Area School District 51-4 reports $10,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Beadle Elementary - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 41 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens High School - 42 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School - 36 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School - 30 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Beadle Elementary - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Rapid City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
Standard public school
486 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
Standard public school
346 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
Standard public school
328 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Building - 64
Special-education school
98 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
Wellfully - 65
Alternative education program
7 students 7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about General Beadle Elementary - 01
How many students attend General Beadle Elementary - 01?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rapid City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Beadle Elementary - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at General Beadle Elementary - 01 is 18.6:1, which is 37% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General Beadle Elementary - 01?
100.0% of students at General Beadle Elementary - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Beadle Elementary - 01?
The largest demographic group at General Beadle Elementary - 01 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.0% of enrollment, in Rapid City, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Beadle Elementary - 01?
General Beadle Elementary - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does General Beadle Elementary - 01 rank among schools in Rapid City?
By Resource Investment Index, General Beadle Elementary - 01 ranks #6 of 6 schools in Rapid City, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rapid City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?
Besides General Beadle Elementary - 01, Rapid City Area School District 51-4 also operates Central High School - 41 (1,998 students), Stevens High School - 42 (1,771 students), and South Middle School - 36 (618 students). See the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 district page for the complete list.