Dakota Valley Elementary - 02

80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

www.dvschools.com

365 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Dakota Valley Elementary, located in North Sioux City, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational hub for the Dakota Valley School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development for students in their early formative years. With a commitment to excellence, the staff emphasizes core curriculum mastery while integrating opportunities for social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Dakota Valley Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership with local families. The school leverages its resources to offer a variety of extracurricular activities and support services that address the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on high standards, clear communication, and student engagement, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.

365

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	39
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

White
267 (73.2 %)
Hispanic
39 (10.7 %)
Two or More
29 (7.9 %)
American Indian
12 (3.3 %)
Asian
10 (2.7 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Phone:	(605)422-3840
Website:	http://www.dvschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 109

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 95