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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dakota Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Dakota Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
7%
5%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Elementary School's ranking?
Dakota Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Dakota Elementary School often compared to?
Dakota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
267 students attend Dakota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dakota Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dakota Elementary School offer ?
Dakota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Elementary School part of?
Dakota Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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