Top Rankings
Dakota CUSD 201 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 754 students in Dakota CUSD 201 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dakota CUSD 201 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
754 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dakota CUSD 201 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
16%
Showing 2007–2021. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,834 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,834
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,549
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dakota CUSD 201 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dakota CUSD 201 School District?
Dakota CUSD 201 School District manages 2 public schools serving 754 students.
What is the rank of Dakota CUSD 201 School District?
Dakota CUSD 201 School District is ranked #179 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota CUSD 201 School District?
91% of Dakota CUSD 201 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dakota CUSD 201 School District?
Dakota CUSD 201 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dakota CUSD 201 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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