District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,341
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
4
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$11,120
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$6,357
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 operates 4 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in North Sioux City, South Dakota. NCES reports 1,341 students and 89.04 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 20 of 154 South Dakota districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $11,120 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,357 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 113 of 146 districts in South Dakota. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 10.5%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 89.04
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $15,424,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 location
North Sioux City, South Dakota · 42.5491, -96.5256. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black2%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Dakota Valley School District 61-8
4 current directory entries
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Showing 4 of 4 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 | Elementary | KG–03 | 386 | 13:1 |
| Dakota Valley High School - 01 | High | 09–12 | 431 | 16.4:1 |
| Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 | Middle | 06–08 | 345 | 17.1:1 |
| Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 | Elementary | 04–05 | 179 | 14:1 |