GENERAL BEADLE ELEMENTARY - 01

General Beadle Elementary - 01 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 school district, located in Rapid City, SD with about 520 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, General Beadle Elementary - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

General Beadle Elementary, located at 10 Van Buren St in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a public school serving students as part of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. The school is named in honor of William Henry Harrison Beadle, a prominent figure in South Dakota’s educational history who served as a pioneer for the state’s school system. As an elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction and social development for children in the local community, emphasizing the district’s mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum.

The school benefits from the resources and administrative support provided by the larger Rapid City Area Schools network, which integrates technology, literacy, and extracurricular opportunities into the daily student experience. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, current events, or specific curriculum details can find extensive information on the official district website at [www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org). General Beadle Elementary strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth for all its students.

For more information, contact General Beadle Elementary - 01 at (605) 394-1841 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.