Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dakota Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dakota Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Elementary School's ranking?
Dakota Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
391 students attend Dakota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dakota Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dakota Elementary School offer ?
Dakota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dakota Elementary School part of?
Dakota Elementary School is part of Dakota CUSD 201 School District.
School Calendar
View the Dakota Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
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