Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

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Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 ranks 62 nd of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in North Sioux City, South Dakota, with 232 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 14:1. The school is part of the Dakota Valley School District 61-8, which is ranked 16th out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, with proficiency rates of 60.1% in ELA and 45.32% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is also strong, with a 57.28% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 41.21%. However, the school struggles with the performance of multi-racial students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom half of the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has been relatively high, ranging from 7.5% to 9.0% over the past few years, which is above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 performs slightly lower than Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 across various academic measures, while the nearby Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, which serves younger grades (K-3), has a similar academic performance and student-teacher ratio. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, with $8,861 spent per student in 2022-2023, suggesting the school and district are investing resources to support student learning.

Detail:

Public 4-5

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

(605) 422-3830

District: Dakota Valley School District 61-8

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,861

Students who attend Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:	Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
High:	Dakota Valley High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Two or more races:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 is $8,861.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 62^nd of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Dakota Valley School District 61-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Dakota Valley School District 61-8 16^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	48.35	125^th	187	33.2%
2004	58.97	99^th	189	47.6%
2005	61.18	91^st	194	53.1%
2006	56.16	108^th	197	45.2%
2007	51.55	131^st	194	32.5%
2008	56.08	114^th	194	41.2%
2009	60.17	85^th	196	56.6%
2010	56.25	111^th	206	46.1%
2011	64.05	80^th	205	61.0%
2012	65.78	74^th	214	65.4%
2013	63.30	76^th	201	62.2%
2015	61.71	78^th	209	62.7%
2016	71.90	42^nd	206	79.6%
2017	58.13	92^nd	207	55.6%
2018	65.58	68^th	204	66.7%
2019	54.86	90^th	206	56.3%
2021	48.17	111^th	202	45.0%
2022	56.05	89^th	202	55.9%
2023	64.72	72^nd	204	64.7%
2024	65.38	62^nd	201	69.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.63	10^th	12	16.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2022	29.53	47^th	61	23.0%
2023	47.49	34^th	72	52.8%
2024	64.34	17^th	72	76.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	64.45	36^th	121	70.2%
2019	38.77	82^nd	121	32.2%
2023	23.36	96^th	112	14.3%
2024	28.06	89^th	110	19.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	58.13	72^nd	163	55.8%
2019	52.76	74^th	155	52.3%
2021	53.51	71^st	151	53.0%
2022	55.03	67^th	150	55.3%
2023	48.87	84^th	154	45.5%
2024	61.45	63^rd	165	61.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	72.06	43^rd	170	74.7%
2019	60.68	54^th	160	66.3%
2021	44.64	93^rd	157	40.8%
2022	59.30	60^th	154	61.0%
2023	75.27	32^nd	166	80.7%
2024	64.95	53^rd	161	67.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2021	64.81	4^th	18	77.8%
2023	54.47	6^th	21	71.4%
2024	47.00	8^th	22	63.6%

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Rank History for White students at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	58.22	77^th	186	58.6%
2019	50.10	100^th	191	47.6%
2021	35.55	130^th	185	29.7%
2022	47.19	100^th	184	45.7%
2023	63.16	68^th	185	63.2%
2024	65.39	53^rd	184	71.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	138	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	145
1996	138	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	145
1997	121	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	128
1998	140	1	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	149
1999	160	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	165
2000	166	1	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	179
2001	92	2	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	101
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2004	127	4	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	139
2005	109	5	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	124
2006	117	5	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	133
2007	145	3	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	163
2008	157	5	7	7	5	n/a	n/a	181
2009	161	4	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	178
2010	157	4	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	167
2011	178	3	0	3	1	0	2	187
2012	186	3	1	5	2	0	4	201
2013	175	3	3	9	2	0	5	197
2014	160	5	6	17	2	0	6	196
2015	158	5	6	15	2	0	5	191
2016	171	3	5	12	3	0	6	200
2017	183	1	2	17	3	0	12	218
2018	180	2	3	14	1	0	13	213
2019	186	7	3	14	3	0	10	223
2020	175	3	5	17	3	1	9	213
2021	173	5	7	20	0	2	12	219
2022	185	6	5	21	1	0	11	229
2023	166	6	8	24	3	3	22	232
2024	145	5	10	20	5	1	20	206

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	145	6.7	21.6	n/a
1996	145	6.7	21.6	n/a
1997	128	5.3	24.2	0
1998	149	7.0	21.3	28.2
1999	165	8.8	18.8	19.4
2000	179	11.6	15.4	16.2
2001	101	9.1	11.1	19.8
2002	0	4.7	0.0	n/a
2003	0	4.7	0.0	n/a
2004	139	4.7	29.6	24.5
2005	124	2.8	44.3	23.4
2006	133	6.8	19.6	0
2007	163	5.3	30.8	21.5
2008	181	8.7	20.8	23.8
2009	178	10.4	17.0	12.9
2010	167	10.5	15.8	11.4
2011	187	10.5	17.7	13.9
2012	201	10.5	19.0	25.4
2013	197	10.9	18.0	13.2
2014	196	11.0	17.8	21.9
2015	191	11.0	17.3	17.8
2016	200	12.0	16.6	16
2017	218	15.7	13.8	17.4
2018	213	16.6	12.8	18.8
2019	223	16.6	13.4	20.2
2020	213	13.8	15.3	18.8
2021	219	15.8	13.7	8.2
2022	229	17.9	12.7	5.7
2023	232	15.4	14.9	13.8
2024	206	15.4	13.3	18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	145	6.7	21.6	n/a
1996	145	6.7	21.6	n/a
1997	128	5.3	24.2	0
1998	149	7.0	21.3	28.2
1999	165	8.8	18.8	19.4
2000	179	11.6	15.4	16.2
2001	101	9.1	11.1	19.8
2002	0	4.7	0.0	n/a
2003	0	4.7	0.0	n/a
2004	139	4.7	29.6	24.5
2005	124	2.8	44.3	23.4
2006	133	6.8	19.6	0
2007	163	5.3	30.8	21.5
2008	181	8.7	20.8	23.8
2009	178	10.4	17.0	12.9
2010	167	10.5	15.8	11.4
2011	187	10.5	17.7	13.9
2012	201	10.5	19.0	25.4
2013	197	10.9	18.0	13.2
2014	196	11.0	17.8	21.9
2015	191	11.0	17.3	17.8
2016	200	12.0	16.6	16
2017	218	15.7	13.8	17.4
2018	213	16.6	12.8	18.8
2019	223	16.6	13.4	20.2
2020	213	13.8	15.3	18.8
2021	219	15.8	13.7	8.2
2022	229	17.9	12.7	5.7
2023	232	15.4	14.9	13.8
2024	206	15.4	13.3	18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$190 (2.4%)	$7,573 (97.6%)	$7,763
2021	$499 (5.9%)	$7,922 (94.1%)	$8,421
2022	$482 (5.5%)	$8,269 (94.5%)	$8,751
2023	$556 (6.3%)	$8,305 (93.7%)	$8,861

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 72^nd of 204 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04)	42.9	49.1	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	42.9	49.1	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04)	54.5	47.3	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	54.5	47.3	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04)	57.3	60.2	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	57.3	60.2	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04)	37.3	48.3	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	37.3	48.3	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04)	73.6	61	12.6%
5th Grade Science (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	73.6	61	12.6%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04)	50	54.8	4.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	60.2	57.7	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04)	46	47.8	1.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Dakota Valley School District 61-8)	53.2	49.6	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	223	232	4%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	14	24	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	186	166	10.8%
Two or More Races	10	22	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.2%	13.8%	6.4%

Schools Near Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04	Public	4-5	1150 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 422-3830	206	15	13.3	18.4%	145 (70.4%)	5 (2.4%)	20 (9.7%)	10 (4.9%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (9.7%)	65.4	62^nd of 201 public elementary schools	69.2%		64.7	72^nd of 204 public elementary schools	64.7%	10		58.1	61.8	60.1		54.8	37.3	45.3	57.3	$8,861	$556	$8,305
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02	Public	K-3	80 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 422-3840	380	31	12.2	17.4%	267 (70.3%)	6 (1.6%)	53 (13.9%)	14 (3.7%)	15 (3.9%)	3 (0.8%)	22 (5.8%)								(n/a)	53.3				54.5					$11,541	$1,151	$10,390
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	500 S Franklin St	Elk Point	57025	Union County	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 356-5801	333	26	12.8	19.5%	299 (89.8%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	37.8	136^th of 201 public elementary schools	32.3%		47.5	107^th of 204 public elementary schools	47.5%	29	27.7	47.4	43.6	40.3	42.6	56.1	36.4	45.3	36.4	$10,668	$430	$10,238

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