A+
Excellent
95/100

Dakota Valley Elementary - 02

📚 K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 80 Northshore Dr, North Sioux City, SD 57049
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 67% · Math 72% proficient · 87th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in South Dakota for achievement

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
380
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%87/100reading 83rd percentile, math 91st percentile among South Dakota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+29 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%72%reading +7 pts, math +15 pts82nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 80 Northshore Dr
City North Sioux City
ZIP Code 57049
District 4636990
NCES School ID 463699000251
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57049

Understanding the community around Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,948
Per Capita Income $57,813
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.3%
High School or Higher 96.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $377,700
Median Rent $1,104
Owner-Occupied 60.4%
Renter-Occupied 39.6%
View full data for ZIP 57049 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dakota Valley Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.3%
Hispanic/Latino 14.0%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian 4.0%
Black 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 380
Teachers (FTE) 31.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dakota Valley Elementary - 02?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dakota Valley Elementary - 02?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 has 380 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 serve?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 serves grades K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 receives $11,258 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 in 57049 ▼
Avg Home Value
$430,694
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,579
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
39.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026