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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Dakota Valley Elementary - 02's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Learner. Future Ready.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 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
#80 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Dakota Valley Elementary - 02's ranking?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 is ranked #80 out of 619 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 Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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