Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07's student population of 426 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is 0.27, which is less 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
#172 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
4%
3%
White
85%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07's ranking?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is ranked #172 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 often compared to?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07is often viewed alongside schools like Medary Elementary - 05, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07?
426 students attend Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 offer ?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 part of?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.
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