Dakota Valley Learning Center serves 564 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota Valley Learning Center's student population of 564 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Valley Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dakota Valley Learning Center?
564 students attend Dakota Valley Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dakota Valley Learning Center students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota Valley Learning Center?
Dakota Valley Learning Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Learning Center offer ?
Dakota Valley Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota Valley Learning Center part of?
Dakota Valley Learning Center is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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