Dakota Prairie 1 School District

518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Dakota Prairie 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 295 students in Dakota Prairie 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Dakota Prairie 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
526 Schools
# Students
295 Students
119,760 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
9,943 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Dakota Prairie 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ND)
#60 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dakota Prairie 1  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and public school graduation rate of ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.46
# American Indian Students
14 Students
12,729 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
7,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,049 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
265 Students
86,697 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
314 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
5,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
20
2,836
# Students in K Grade:
14
9,801
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
9,291
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
9,271
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
9,194
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
9,219
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
8,902
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
8,892
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
9,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
9,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
9,481
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
8,711
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
8,083
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
7,874
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,719 is higher than the state median of $17,988. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,488 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart display total spending of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,719
$17,988
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dakota Prairie 1  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,488
$17,989
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dakota Prairie 1  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ND by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dakota Prairie 1 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Nyhus Ave
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 295 students.
What is the rank of Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District is ranked #56 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
90% of Dakota Prairie 1 School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Dakota Prairie 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,488 is higher than the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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