Enrollment
410
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171161001373
Dakota Elementary School — Dakota, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dakota Cusd 201 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dakota Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dakota Elementary School reports 410 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dakota Cusd 201 spends $16,081 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.1% from local sources (property taxes), 39.4% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dakota Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 410 Top 56% in Illinois — larger than 44% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171161001373
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dakota Cusd 201, which includes Dakota Elementary School.
$16,081
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 39.4%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar other schools in Dakota
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dakota Elementary School
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dakota, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Elementary School is 13:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Elementary School is White at 91.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dakota, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.