Enrollment
584
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dakota Valley Learning Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dakota Valley Learning Center
Dakota Valley Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Apple Valley, Minnesota, enrolling 584 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside Dakota Valley Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dakota Valley Learning Center compares
Dakota Valley Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes Dakota Valley Learning Center.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
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.
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
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Dakota Valley Learning Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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