DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1

Located at 518 4th Ave in Petersburg, North Dakota, Dakota Prairie 1 is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a rural remote geographic setting. Operating as an independent school district overseeing two public school facilities, it offers a complete learning continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides a cohesive educational pathway tailored to the needs of its prairie community, ensuring consistent, accessible academic programming for students at every stage of their primary and secondary development.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 NCES dataset context, Dakota Prairie 1 fosters a tight-knit learning environment with a total student body of 288 enrolled learners spread evenly across the grade levels. The district is backed by a substantial staffing framework designed to offer close personal attention and student support, featuring over 58 full-time equivalent teachers, 9 instructional aides, and 51 support staff members, bringing total personnel to more than 118 full-time equivalent positions. This strong ratio of educators and dedicated personnel to students enables the district to maintain responsive, high-touch instruction and comprehensive support services for its community.