- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apple Valley, MN
Dakota Valley Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Valley Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273239002518
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota Valley Learning Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota Valley Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Valley Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Dakota Valley Learning Center grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+19.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 273239002518 · Apple Valley, MN Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13.9:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Dakota Valley Learning Center grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+19.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dakota Valley Learning Center 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 584
Dakota Valley Learning Center
584 students
What this shows Dakota Valley Learning Center reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota Valley Learning Center compares
Dakota Valley Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
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 51.4%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Dakota Valley Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Valley Learning Center 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota Valley Learning Center'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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Valley Learning Center
How many students attend Dakota Valley Learning Center?
Dakota Valley Learning Center has 584 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Learning Center is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Valley Learning Center?
25.4% of students at Dakota Valley Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Valley Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Valley Learning Center is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Valley Learning Center?
Dakota Valley Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dakota Valley Learning Center rank among schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Valley Learning Center ranks #4 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 Valley Learning Center, 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.