Dakota Elementary School

400 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Dakota Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Dakota Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dakota Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Dakota Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dakota Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1553 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
94%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dakota Elementary School's ranking?
Dakota Elementary School is ranked #1553 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
389 students attend Dakota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dakota Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dakota Elementary School offer ?
Dakota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dakota Elementary School part of?
Dakota Elementary School is part of Dakota CUSD 201 School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School
March 22, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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