Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07's student population of 490 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is 0.31, 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
#350 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07's ranking?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is ranked #350 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 often compared to?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07is often viewed alongside schools like Medary Elementary - 05, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07?
490 students attend Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 offer ?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 part of?
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.
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