Serving 233 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dakota Elementary School serves the northern part of the Minot Afb, ND school district, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dakota Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Elementary School is 0.58, which is more 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
#256 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #256 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Dakota Elementary School often compared to?
Dakota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
233 students attend Dakota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dakota Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 10:1.
What grades does Dakota Elementary School offer ?
Dakota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Elementary School part of?
Dakota Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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