Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dakota Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dakota Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
14%
6%
Black
8%
5%
White
66%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Elementary School's ranking?
Dakota Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
308 students attend Dakota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dakota Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dakota Elementary School offer ?
Dakota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dakota Elementary School part of?
Dakota Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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