Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07

www.brookings.k12.sd.us

473 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Dakota Prairie Elementary is a public school located in Brookings, South Dakota, serving as part of the Brookings School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its elementary-age population. It is recognized for being a community-centered institution that emphasizes foundational education while encouraging students to explore their interests through a diverse range of classroom activities.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by integrating technology, literacy, and social-emotional learning into its curriculum. By maintaining close ties with the Brookings community and providing a structured, inclusive atmosphere, Dakota Prairie Elementary strives to help every student reach their full potential. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, events, and academic calendars on the official Brookings School District website at http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us.

473

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	21
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
403 (85.2 %)
Two or More
29 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.4 %)
Black
14 (3.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brookings School District 05-1
Phone:	(605)696-4900
Website:	http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 106