Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02's student population of 371 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Valley Elementary - 02's ranking?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is ranked #54 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Dakota Valley Elementary - 02?
371 students attend Dakota Valley Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 offer ?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 part of?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is part of Dakota Valley School District 61-8.
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