Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02's student population of 380 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Valley Elementary - 02's ranking?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is ranked #102 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dakota Valley Elementary - 02?
380 students attend Dakota Valley Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Valley Elementary - 02?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 offer ?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 part of?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is part of Dakota Valley School District 61-8.
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