Dakota Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dakota, Illinois 61018 · Dakota CUSD 201
#865 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#25942 of 50,301 nationally
About Dakota Elementary School
Dakota Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dakota, in the Dakota CUSD 201 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 410 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 865th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 410.
There are 2 schools in Dakota; Dakota Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dakota Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dakota Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dakota Jr Sr High School
Dakota · Public high · Grades 7–12
344 students · 256 m away
Center Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students · 12 km away
Orangeville Jr High School
Orangeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
64 students · 13 km away
Orangeville High School
Orangeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
111 students · 13 km away
Orangeville Elem School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students · 13 km away
Freeport High School
Freeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students · 13 km away
Blackhawk Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students · 13 km away
Freeport Middle School
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students · 14 km away
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
325 students · 14 km away
Empire Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Arcola Elementary School
Arcola · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
410 students
Salt Creek Elem School
Elk Grove Village · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Washington Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
J M Hannum Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Garden Hills Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota Elementary School a good school?
Dakota Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #865 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dakota Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Dakota Elementary School ranks #865 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #25942 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dakota Elementary School?
Dakota Elementary School had 410 students in 2025.
Is Dakota Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dakota Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dakota Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dakota Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.