- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minot Afb, ND
Dakota Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381303000434
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Minot Afb · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND.
School address
District: Minot 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381303000434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Dakota Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 381303000434 · Minot Afb, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 11.7:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Dakota Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Dakota Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school 233
Dakota Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Dakota Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota Elementary School compares
Dakota Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 62% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Dakota Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dakota Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Elementary School
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minot Afb, ND. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dakota Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Dakota Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Minot Afb, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dakota Elementary School rank among public schools in Minot Afb?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Dakota Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.