Serving 246 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota City Elementary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Dakota City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota City Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
63%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
27%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
So Sioux City Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota City Elementary School's ranking?
Dakota City Elementary School is ranked #576 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Dakota City Elementary School often compared to?
Dakota City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Elementary School, Homer Elementary School, Harney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Dakota City Elementary School?
246 students attend Dakota City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dakota City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota City Elementary School?
Dakota City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota City Elementary School offer ?
Dakota City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota City Elementary School part of?
Dakota City Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schools.
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