Serving 258 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stolley Park Elementary School serves the southern part of Grand Island, NE, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families living within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stolley Park Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stolley Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stolley Park Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
23%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
61%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #579 out of 901 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% 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?
258 students attend Stolley Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Stolley Park Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stolley Park Elementary School?
Stolley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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