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#249 of 574 schools in SD
Top 43% in state
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Elementary School · Brookings School District 05-1 · Brookings, SD
A Brookings School District 05-1 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 26th St S, Brookings, SD 57006
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookings), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,818
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medary Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–3 | 1.7 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–3 | 2.5 mi | 316 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brookings School District 05-1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is listed in Brookings School District 05-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is a public elementary school in Brookings, SD, part of Brookings School District 05-1, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
What grades does Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 serve?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 rank in SD?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks #249 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Prairie Elementary - 07?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 a charter school?
No, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 a Title I school?
No, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07?
12.9% of students at Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Brookings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (605) 696-4900
- Area population (ZIP 57006)
- 23,838
- Area average commute
- 12.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
Official sources & links
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 57006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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