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Dakota Dunes, SD vs Waukee, IA

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- Waukee spends 5.5% less per student than Dakota Dunes.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% higher in Waukee than in Dakota Dunes. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waukee had 8.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dakota Dunes
 Waukee, SDUnited States, IA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,465  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.18  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.3%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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