Stanley Elementary School

118 4th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stanley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stanley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Stanley Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Stanley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#281 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stanley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Stanley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Stanley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanley Elementary School's ranking?
Stanley Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Stanley Elementary School often compared to?
Stanley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powers Lake Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Stanley Elementary School?
447 students attend Stanley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Stanley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley Elementary School?
Stanley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stanley Elementary School offer ?
Stanley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Stanley Elementary School part of?
Stanley Elementary School is part of Stanley 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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