Harney Elementary School vs. Dakota City Elementary School
Should you attend Harney Elementary School or Dakota City Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Dakota City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dakota City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
359 students
237 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#717 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
44
Grade 1 Students
59
43
Grade 2 Students
67
33
Grade 3 Students
57
36
Grade 4 Students
53
43
Grade 5 Students
63
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
57%
63%
% Black
25%
1%
% White
8%
28%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
16%
