Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

www.dvschools.com

232 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Dakota Valley Upper Elementary, located in North Sioux City, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Dakota Valley School District. The school is specifically dedicated to supporting the academic and social development of students in the upper elementary grades. By focusing on this targeted age range, the institution emphasizes a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between foundational primary education and the more complex expectations of middle school, helping students build essential study habits and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment. As part of the broader Dakota Valley district, the Upper Elementary school benefits from a commitment to excellence and localized engagement. The administration and faculty work to maintain a positive school culture, utilizing their official website to keep parents and the community informed about district policies, extracurricular activities, and important academic updates.

232

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	24
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
166 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (10.3 %)
Two or More
22 (9.5 %)
Asian
8 (3.4 %)
Black
6 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.3 %)

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)422-3830
Website:	http://www.dvschools.com
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 118