Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stolley Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stolley Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stolley Park Elementary School's student population of 250 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stolley Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stolley Park Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stolley Park Elementary School's ranking?
Stolley Park Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Stolley Park Elementary School often compared to?
Stolley Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hollow School, Seedling Mile Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Stolley Park Elementary School?
250 students attend Stolley Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Stolley Park Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stolley Park Elementary School?
Stolley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stolley Park Elementary School offer ?
Stolley Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stolley Park Elementary School part of?
Stolley Park Elementary School is part of Grand Island School District.
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