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#392 of 967 schools in NE
Top 40% in state
Dakota City Elementary School
Elementary School · So Sioux City Community Schs · Dakota City, NE
A So Sioux City Community Schs elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1801 LOCUST ST PO BOX 455, Dakota City, NE 68731
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dakota City Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dakota City 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average356/100K
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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
$85,815
Median home value
$196,000
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| E N Swett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 3.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Sergeant Bluff-luton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–2 | 3.5 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Covington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
So Sioux City Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dakota City Elementary School is listed in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota City Elementary School
Dakota City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dakota City, NE, part of So Sioux City Community Schs, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota City Elementary School
What grades does Dakota City Elementary School serve?
Dakota City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dakota City Elementary School?
Dakota City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota City Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota City Elementary School rank in NE?
Dakota City Elementary School ranks #392 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Dakota City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota City Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dakota City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dakota City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dakota City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota City Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Dakota City 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (402) 987-3363
- Area population (ZIP 68731)
- 3,691
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 68731; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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