Cardinal Elementary School vs. Dakota City Elementary School
Should I attend Cardinal Elementary School or Dakota City Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Dakota City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cardinal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dakota City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
393 students
211 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#587 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
61
38
Grade 1 Students
64
30
Grade 2 Students
61
44
Grade 3 Students
59
36
Grade 4 Students
62
39
Grade 5 Students
50
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
70%
56%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
14%
29%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
