DAKOTA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER

DAKOTA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN school district, located in APPLE VALLEY, MN with about 512 students. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, DAKOTA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The DAKOTA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of Independent School District 196. It serves as an alternative learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and personal needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to schooling. By offering flexible programming and personalized support, the center focuses on helping students overcome barriers to education and progress toward their high school graduation goals.

The institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes credit recovery, skill development, and individualized learning pathways. Through its affiliation with District 196, the center provides access to essential educational resources while maintaining a smaller, more focused setting intended to foster student engagement and success. For more information regarding their specific programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendar, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official District 196 website.

For more information, contact DAKOTA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER at (952) 388-1950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4679 144TH STEREET WEST
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124-8888
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DAKOTA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER is a public Title I school in APPLE VALLEY, MN with about 512 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
512
Teachers:
36.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 512 students

White
59.8%
Black or African American
13.3%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian
6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
33.2%
Male
66.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.