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#223 of 451 schools in ND

Top 49% in state

Dakota Elementary School

Elementary School · Minot 1 · Minot Afb, ND

A Minot 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

101 Eagle Way, Minot Afb, ND 58704

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$15,253
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Dakota Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dakota Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low120/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,571

Median rent

$1,413/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

0.4%

Poverty rate

1.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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North Plains Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.7 mi229Compare →
Bel Air Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available286Compare →
Bell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–5Not available90Compare →
Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–5Not available448Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Minot 1

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#8 of 20
District spending per student
$15,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dakota Elementary School is listed in MINOT 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dakota Elementary School

Dakota Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minot Afb, ND, part of Minot 1, serving approximately 267 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dakota Elementary School

What grades does Dakota Elementary School serve?

Dakota Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?

Dakota Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dakota Elementary School rank in ND?

Dakota Elementary School ranks #223 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Dakota Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dakota Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dakota Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dakota Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dakota Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dakota Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dakota Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Elementary School?

36.3% of students at Dakota Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 58704)
4,601
Area average commute
11.6 min
Area median age
22.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58704; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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