Total enrollment
139
-25 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
1 schools in Dakota City
Iowa · Public K-12
Dakota City has 1 public K-12 school on the books today, teaching approximately 139 Iowa students across 1 elementary.
7-year change in Dakota City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 92%
% Hispanic
14%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School | Elementary | PK-KG | 139 |
About Dakota City
Dakota City, Iowa is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 139 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
Schools in Dakota City average about 139 students each, 63% noticeably below the Iowa norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 139 students, fell 15% from the 164 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 92% to 80% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dakota City discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.