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Stanley Elementary School

Summary:

Stanley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Stanley, North Dakota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 428 students. The school is part of the Stanley 2 School District, which is ranked 16 out of 20 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

According to the key insights, Stanley Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA), with proficiency rates of 34% in mathematics and 41% in reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 45%, respectively. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 20% of students being chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the school has been increasing, reaching 25.93% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Over the past several years, Stanley Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 32nd out of 42 North Dakota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 41st out of 50 in 2023-2024. Despite increasing spending per student, the school's academic performance has not shown significant improvement, suggesting that the school may be facing budgetary constraints or other challenges in effectively utilizing its resources. The high rates of chronic absenteeism may be linked to the school's rural location, economic challenges faced by families, or other community-specific factors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 118 4th Ave SW
       Stanley, ND  58784

(701) 628-2422

District: Stanley 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,612 Help


Students who attend Stanley Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Stanley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
13.0%
American Indian:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stanley Elementary School ranks worse than 82% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (13%), American Indian (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stanley Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Stanley Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stanley Elementary School is $10,612.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stanley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanley Elementary School 41st of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Stanley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Stanley 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanley 2 16th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stanley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stanley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 31.28 165th 195 15.4%
2013 27.23 187th 217 13.8%
2014 35.95 171st 217 21.2%
2015 31.02 155th 194 20.1%
2016 28.59 172nd 207 16.9%
2017 30.10 157th 202 22.3%
2018 27.09 40th 46 13.0%
2019 19.98 32nd 42 23.8%
2021 16.98 35th 39 10.3%
2022 29.08 37th 47 21.3%
2023 35.87 31st 48 35.4%
2024 23.90 41st 50 18.0%
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Rank History for White students at Stanley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.94 20th 22 9.1%
2019 4.52 22nd 22 0.0%
2021 3.02 17th 17 0.0%
2022 14.53 22nd 23 4.3%
2023 24.07 17th 18 5.6%
2024 11.22 17th 18 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Stanley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 325
1989 287 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 287 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 295 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 289 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 289 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 253 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 254 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 254 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 237 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 219 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1999 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 186 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2001 192 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 163 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2003 163 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2004 169 2 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 178
2005 169 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2006 179 4 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 186
2007 189 4 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 197 4 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 208
2009 224 3 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 229 3 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 245 3 0 0 6 3 14 0 271
2012 261 4 0 18 10 0 1 0 294
2013 290 3 0 25 18 0 2 0 338
2014 300 2 1 25 17 1 5 0 351
2015 331 4 1 31 15 0 9 0 391
2016 403 5 1 48 18 0 12 0 487
2017 402 2 2 40 19 0 15 0 480
2018 338 1 2 24 15 0 9 0 389
2019 345 2 2 35 12 2 7 0 405
2020 348 6 4 32 11 2 10 0 413
2021 343 10 2 39 11 2 11 0 418
2022 356 4 4 40 11 2 12 0 429
2023 346 4 3 56 7 2 10 0 428
2024 360 4 2 58 10 3 10 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stanley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 14.9 21.8 n/a
1989 290 15.6 18.5 n/a
1990 293 14.8 19.7 n/a
1991 296 13.8 21.4 n/a
1992 294 14.0 21.0 22.8
1993 292 18.1 16.1 24.7
1994 257 15.7 16.4 23
1995 260 17.1 15.2 23.5
1996 260 17.1 15.2 23.5
1997 240 15.7 15.3 20.4
1998 220 14.5 15.2 20.9
1999 188 13.3 14.1 22.9
2000 187 13.9 13.5 27.3
2001 193 14.1 13.7 13
2002 166 14.8 11.2 27.7
2003 166 14.8 11.2 27.7
2004 178 13.8 12.9 30.9
2005 173 11.4 15.2 28.9
2006 186 16.8 11.1 37.6
2007 200 16.0 12.5 31
2008 208 16.0 13.0 39.4
2009 243 18.4 13.2 31.7
2010 241 19.3 12.4 33.2
2011 271 19.3 13.9 18.8
2012 294 19.3 15.1 23.8
2013 338 19.3 17.4 25.4
2014 351 25.2 13.9 26.2
2015 391 25.0 15.6 26.9
2016 487 34.0 14.3 17.7
2017 480 34.4 13.9 16.9
2018 389 27.5 14.1 17.2
2019 405 27.5 14.6 22
2020 413 28.5 14.4 24.5
2021 418 28.5 14.6 16.5
2022 429 27.5 15.5 21.2
2023 428 27.5 15.5 25.9
2024 447 28.5 15.6 25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stanley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 14.9 21.8 n/a
1989 290 15.6 18.5 n/a
1990 293 14.8 19.7 n/a
1991 296 13.8 21.4 n/a
1992 294 14.0 21.0 22.8
1993 292 18.1 16.1 24.7
1994 257 15.7 16.4 23
1995 260 17.1 15.2 23.5
1996 260 17.1 15.2 23.5
1997 240 15.7 15.3 20.4
1998 220 14.5 15.2 20.9
1999 188 13.3 14.1 22.9
2000 187 13.9 13.5 27.3
2001 193 14.1 13.7 13
2002 166 14.8 11.2 27.7
2003 166 14.8 11.2 27.7
2004 178 13.8 12.9 30.9
2005 173 11.4 15.2 28.9
2006 186 16.8 11.1 37.6
2007 200 16.0 12.5 31
2008 208 16.0 13.0 39.4
2009 243 18.4 13.2 31.7
2010 241 19.3 12.4 33.2
2011 271 19.3 13.9 18.8
2012 294 19.3 15.1 23.8
2013 338 19.3 17.4 25.4
2014 351 25.2 13.9 26.2
2015 391 25.0 15.6 26.9
2016 487 34.0 14.3 17.7
2017 480 34.4 13.9 16.9
2018 389 27.5 14.1 17.2
2019 405 27.5 14.6 22
2020 413 28.5 14.4 24.5
2021 418 28.5 14.6 16.5
2022 429 27.5 15.5 21.2
2023 428 27.5 15.5 25.9
2024 447 28.5 15.6 25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stanley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $377 (3.6%) $10,108 (96.4%) $10,485
2020 $399 (3.8%) $10,198 (96.2%) $10,597
2021 $1,307 (11.6%) $9,916 (88.4%) $11,223
2022 $1,008 (9.5%) $9,603 (90.5%) $10,612

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 42 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st of 48 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Stanley Elementary School)2532
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Stanley 2)2430
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)4539
 6%
All Grades Reading (Stanley Elementary School)4546
 1%
   All Grades Reading (Stanley 2)4347
 4%
   All Grades Reading (North Dakota)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students405428
 5.7%
African American24
 100%
American Indian127
 41.7%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic3556
 60%
Pacific Islander22
White345346
 0.3%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%25.9%
 4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stanley Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Stanley Elementary School.

Students at Stanley Elementary School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Stanley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Stanley High School

Stanley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.0% of North Dakota elementary schools.


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