Dakota City Elementary School

Summary:

Dakota City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dakota City, Nebraska, which is part of the So Sioux City Community Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 31.12% White, 58.51% Hispanic, 5.81% Asian, and 2.07% Native American.

While Dakota City Elementary has struggled academically, ranking between 274-427 out of 442-459 Nebraska elementary schools over the past 10 years, it has some unique strengths. The school has consistently ranked in the top 20-25% of Nebraska elementary schools for its English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroup, and even ranked 1st out of 63 Nebraska elementary schools for its ELL performance in 2017-2018. However, the school's overall performance is below average, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing worse than many other schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Dakota City Elementary generally performs worse, with lower test scores and rankings. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67.22% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and relatively low spending per student ($16,449 per student). While the school's Hispanic student subgroup performs significantly better than the overall student population, addressing the school's challenges will require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique demographic and socioeconomic factors at play.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1801 Locust St
       Dakota City, NE  68731-0455


(402) 987-3363

District: So Sioux City Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,449 Help


Students who attend Dakota City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Sioux City Middle School
High:    South Sioux High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.5%
White:
31.1%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dakota City Elementary School ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the So Sioux City Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.5%), White (31.1%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dakota City Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the So Sioux City Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dakota City Elementary School is $16,449, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the So Sioux City Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dakota City Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota City Elementary School 274th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Dakota City Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


So Sioux City Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks So Sioux City Community Schools 187th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dakota City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dakota City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.05 99th 418 76.3%
2007 77.93 54th 430 87.4%
2008 70.66 58th 478 87.9%
2009 72.68 36th 471 92.4%
2010 48.76 301st 502 40.0%
2011 12.78 441st 473 6.8%
2012 17.93 432nd 480 10.0%
2013 19.34 427th 485 12.0%
2014 30.02 382nd 483 20.9%
2015 32.47 372nd 488 23.8%
2016 44.93 286th 480 40.4%
2017 42.88 284th 459 38.1%
2018 58.35 178th 450 60.4%
2019 54.22 201st 452 55.5%
2021 38.96 289th 442 34.6%
2022 21.84 367th 457 19.7%
2023 44.52 274th 459 40.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dakota City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.79 1st 63 98.4%
2019 78.50 8th 60 86.7%
2023 69.13 16th 76 78.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dakota City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.99 39th 281 86.1%
2019 76.87 43rd 298 85.6%
2021 65.45 83rd 264 68.6%
2022 42.22 158th 259 39.0%
2023 60.91 114th 312 63.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dakota City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.36 176th 349 49.6%
2021 33.95 225th 318 29.2%
2022 18.77 287th 337 14.8%
2023 47.07 180th 349 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dakota City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 85th 347 75.5%
2019 34.35 258th 367 29.7%
2021 28.83 249th 328 24.1%
2022 22.41 289th 356 18.8%
2023 42.17 218th 366 40.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dakota City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.87 4th 81 95.1%
2019 77.54 11th 90 87.8%
2021 60.47 23rd 68 66.2%
2022 43.24 49th 81 39.5%
2023 59.78 39th 108 63.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dakota City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 0 15 24 4 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 183 0 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 167 16 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1991 181 0 14 31 7 n/a n/a 0 233
1992 164 0 18 21 8 n/a n/a 0 211
1993 146 0 23 32 6 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 142 0 19 46 2 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 131 2 19 48 7 n/a n/a 0 207
1996 131 2 19 48 7 n/a n/a 0 207
1997 124 0 15 54 3 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 127 0 14 81 5 n/a n/a 0 227
1999 105 2 15 34 6 n/a n/a 50 212
2000 106 1 16 74 4 n/a n/a 0 201
2001 99 3 13 90 2 n/a n/a 0 207
2002 129 1 12 95 5 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 129 1 12 95 5 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 115 2 13 109 8 n/a n/a 0 247
2005 109 2 11 93 5 n/a n/a 0 220
2006 115 3 8 96 9 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 105 2 7 101 5 n/a n/a 0 220
2008 103 2 9 110 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2009 91 3 13 110 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2010 77 4 18 109 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 76 3 15 121 0 0 4 0 219
2012 73 1 20 118 1 0 5 0 218
2013 62 1 21 112 1 0 7 0 204
2014 67 3 22 98 4 0 8 0 202
2015 69 0 21 103 1 1 6 0 201
2016 81 1 18 97 2 0 6 0 205
2017 58 3 18 108 1 0 6 0 194
2018 62 5 18 102 3 0 3 0 193
2019 66 2 16 97 7 0 8 0 196
2020 70 2 12 99 7 0 12 0 202
2021 65 0 14 113 4 1 5 0 202
2022 60 3 15 119 7 2 5 0 211
2023 75 0 14 141 5 2 4 0 241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dakota City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 12.9 18.0 25.3
1989 210 14.1 14.8 25.2
1990 204 13.1 15.5 25
1991 233 13.1 17.7 25.8
1992 211 13.1 16.1 24.2
1993 207 13.4 15.4 23.7
1994 209 13.2 15.8 24.9
1995 207 13.7 15.1 28
1996 207 13.7 15.1 28
1997 196 14.3 13.7 30.1
1998 227 15.1 15.0 35.7
1999 212 15.3 13.9 61.7
2000 201 16.3 12.3 41.3
2001 207 16.9 12.2 39.6
2002 242 21.0 11.5 33.1
2003 242 21.0 11.5 33.1
2004 247 20.7 11.9 40.5
2005 220 20.4 10.8 45
2006 231 19.1 12.1 43.3
2007 220 19.8 11.1 43.2
2008 224 20.4 11.0 49.1
2009 217 20.7 10.5 52.1
2010 210 20.3 10.3 57.6
2011 219 20.8 10.4 66.7
2012 218 19.8 10.9 68.8
2013 204 18.8 10.8 73
2014 202 20.0 10.0 67.8
2015 201 20.0 10.0 70.1
2016 205 19.0 10.7 63.9
2017 194 20.0 9.7 73.7
2018 193 18.0 10.7 71
2019 196 19.4 10.1 70.9
2020 202 18.9 10.6 65.8
2021 202 19.1 10.5 72.3
2022 211 19.5 10.8 44.5
2023 241 20.5 11.7 67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dakota City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 12.9 18.0 25.3
1989 210 14.1 14.8 25.2
1990 204 13.1 15.5 25
1991 233 13.1 17.7 25.8
1992 211 13.1 16.1 24.2
1993 207 13.4 15.4 23.7
1994 209 13.2 15.8 24.9
1995 207 13.7 15.1 28
1996 207 13.7 15.1 28
1997 196 14.3 13.7 30.1
1998 227 15.1 15.0 35.7
1999 212 15.3 13.9 61.7
2000 201 16.3 12.3 41.3
2001 207 16.9 12.2 39.6
2002 242 21.0 11.5 33.1
2003 242 21.0 11.5 33.1
2004 247 20.7 11.9 40.5
2005 220 20.4 10.8 45
2006 231 19.1 12.1 43.3
2007 220 19.8 11.1 43.2
2008 224 20.4 11.0 49.1
2009 217 20.7 10.5 52.1
2010 210 20.3 10.3 57.6
2011 219 20.8 10.4 66.7
2012 218 19.8 10.9 68.8
2013 204 18.8 10.8 73
2014 202 20.0 10.0 67.8
2015 201 20.0 10.0 70.1
2016 205 19.0 10.7 63.9
2017 194 20.0 9.7 73.7
2018 193 18.0 10.7 71
2019 196 19.4 10.1 70.9
2020 202 18.9 10.6 65.8
2021 202 19.1 10.5 72.3
2022 211 19.5 10.8 44.5
2023 241 20.5 11.7 67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dakota City Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $815 (5.5%) $13,021 (88.1%) $14,778
2020 $1,049 (7.5%) $12,082 (85.9%) $14,062
2021 $1,146 (7.2%) $13,820 (86.8%) $15,927
2022 $1,867 (12.1%) $12,440 (80.8%) $15,404
2023 $1,883 (11.4%) $13,153 (80.0%) $16,449

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dakota City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 459 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dakota City Elementary School)5742
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)5145
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dakota City Elementary School)6661
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)5450
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota City Elementary School)5229
 23%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)5138
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dakota City Elementary School)3754
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)4057
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota City Elementary School)6347
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)4847
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dakota City Elementary School)6084
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)4966
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Dakota City Elementary School)7091
 21%
   5th Grade Science (So Sioux City Community Schools)6377
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students196241
 23%
African American20
 100%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian1614
 12.5%
Hispanic97141
 45.4%
Pacific Islander02
White6675
 13.6%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%67.2%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota City Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Dakota City Elementary School.

Dakota City Elementary School ranks 274th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dakota City Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 31% White, 6% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dakota City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Sioux City Middle School
High : South Sioux High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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