- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apple Valley, MN
Dakota Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273239002517
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota Ridge School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota Ridge School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Ridge School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dakota Ridge School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 273239002517 · Apple Valley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 3.6:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Dakota Ridge School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dakota Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school 101
Dakota Ridge School
101 students
What this shows Dakota Ridge School reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota Ridge School compares
Dakota Ridge School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.6:1 | ▼ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.6:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat 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
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
African American 28.7%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Dakota Ridge School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dakota Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Ridge School
How many students attend Dakota Ridge School?
Dakota Ridge School has 101 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Ridge School is 3.6:1, which is 77% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 77% 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 Ridge School?
68.8% of students at Dakota Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Ridge School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Ridge School?
Dakota Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dakota Ridge School rank among schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Ridge School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Apple Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Dakota Ridge School, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.