Stanley Elementary School

118 4th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 463 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 38% (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 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 38% (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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Attribute

School Overview

Stanley Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

Stanley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#245 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
39%
46%
44%
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
(22-23)
18.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanley Elementary School's ranking?
Stanley Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 449 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?
38% 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?
463 students attend Stanley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Stanley Elementary School students are White, 21% 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 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Stanley Elementary School offer ?
Stanley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley Elementary School part of?
Stanley Elementary School is part of Stanley 2 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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