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North Plains Elementary School vs. Dakota Elementary School

Should you attend North Plains Elementary School or Dakota Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Plains Elementary School
101 C St
Minot Afb, ND 58704
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Dakota Elementary School
101 Eagle Way
Minot Afb, ND 58704
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

North Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Dakota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 267 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 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
229 students
267 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Plains Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dakota Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Plains Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dakota Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Plains Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dakota Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Plains Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minot 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minot 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#35 out of 449 schools in ND
(Top 10%)
#256 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Plains Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dakota Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in ND)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Plains Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dakota Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
40
44
Grade 1 Students
39
56
Grade 2 Students
39
49
Grade 3 Students
45
41
Grade 4 Students
38
29
Grade 5 Students
28
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dakota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dakota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dakota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dakota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dakota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dakota Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minot 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dakota Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dakota Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dakota Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minot 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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