Dakota Prairie 1 School District

518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Dakota Prairie 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 295 students in Dakota Prairie 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Dakota Prairie 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
295 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Dakota Prairie 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#63 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dakota Prairie 1  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.47
# American Indian Students
13 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
265 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
17
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
22
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,719 is higher than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,488 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dakota Prairie 1  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,719
$17,688
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dakota Prairie 1  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,488
$17,689
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dakota Prairie 1  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dakota Prairie 1 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Nyhus Ave
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 295 students.
What is the rank of Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District is ranked #64 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
90% of Dakota Prairie 1 School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dakota Prairie 1 School District?
Dakota Prairie 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Dakota Prairie 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,488 is higher than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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