Dakota Valley Learning Center serves 437 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota Valley Learning Center's student population of 437 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Valley Learning Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
17%
12%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dakota Valley Learning Center?
437 students attend Dakota Valley Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dakota Valley Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley Learning Center?
Dakota Valley Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Learning Center offer ?
Dakota Valley Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dakota Valley Learning Center part of?
Dakota Valley Learning Center is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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