Dakota City Elementary School

1801 Locust St
Dakota City, NE 68731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dakota City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dakota City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Dakota City Elementary School's student population of 211 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Dakota City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota City Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#587 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dakota City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
56%
21%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
29%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dakota City Elementary School's ranking?
Dakota City Elementary School is ranked #587 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Dakota City Elementary School often compared to?
Dakota City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Elementary School, Homer Elementary School, Harney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Dakota City Elementary School?
211 students attend Dakota City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dakota City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota City Elementary School?
Dakota City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota City Elementary School offer ?
Dakota City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dakota City Elementary School part of?
Dakota City Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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