Dakota City Elementary School
Dakota City, NE · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Dakota City Elementary School is a elementary school located in Dakota City, Nebraska. The school serves 241 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Dakota City Elementary School performs at the state average for Nebraska. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dakota City Elementary School has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Dakota City Elementary School has 241 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
Yes, Dakota City Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +29, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Dakota City Elementary School is part of the So Sioux City Community Schs in Dakota City, Nebraska. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.