At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
368
Dakota City Elementary School: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 212
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Dakota City Elementary School
Dakota City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dakota City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to So Sioux City Community Schs. NCES reports 246 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.6%) and White (27.2%). English learners represent 35.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dakota City Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.95 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.95
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.2%
- Hispanic62.6%
- Black2%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in So Sioux City Community Schs
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
253 reported students
Harney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
328 reported students
Covington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Cardinal Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
E N Swett Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–PK
238 reported students
South Sioux City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
781 reported students
Public schools near Dakota City Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Elementary School Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 424 | 3.2 mi |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School Elementary · Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District | PK–02 | 349 | 3.5 mi |
| Covington Elementary School Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 408 | 3.6 mi |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School Elementary · Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District | 03–05 | 383 | 3.6 mi |
| Harney Elementary School Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 328 | 4.2 mi |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 253 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dakota City Elementary School
What grades does Dakota City Elementary School serve?
Dakota City Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in So Sioux City Community Schs.
How many students attend Dakota City Elementary School?
Dakota City Elementary School reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 212 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dakota City Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 246 students and 22.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dakota City Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dakota City Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on So Sioux City Community Schs attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dakota City Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dakota City Elementary School in?
Dakota City Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schs, based in So Sioux City, NE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dakota City Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cardinal Elementary School (3.2 mi), Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School (3.5 mi), Covington Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.