Dakota Elementary School vs North Plains Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Elementary School
Minot AFB · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
North Plains Elementary School
Minot AFB · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
| Measure | Dakota Elementary School Minot AFB, North Dakota | North Plains Elementary School Minot AFB, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 232 | #39 of 232 |
| National rank | #23019 of 50,301 | #8342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 233 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Minot AFB | Minot AFB |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Plains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 53.0).
- •North Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •North Plains Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •North Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 35.2%).
- •North Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •North Plains Elementary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota Elementary School better than North Plains Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Plains Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 53.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dakota Elementary School and North Plains Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Minot AFB and Minot AFB in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Elementary School: 233. North Plains Elementary School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Elementary School and North Plains Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Dakota Elementary School is 161st of 232 and North Plains Elementary School is 39th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).