- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanley, ND
Stanley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stanley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381757000604
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanley Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 463
- students enrolled
Stanley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stanley 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381757000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Stanley Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 381757000604 · Stanley, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.1:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanley High School (320 students)
Stanley Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Stanley Elementary School compares
Stanley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 32% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 92% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Stanley Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Stanley 2 reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Stanley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanley Elementary School
How many students attend Stanley Elementary School?
Stanley Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stanley, ND. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanley Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanley Elementary School?
19.2% of students at Stanley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stanley Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Stanley, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanley Elementary School?
Stanley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Stanley 2?
Besides Stanley Elementary School, Stanley 2 also operates Stanley High School (320 students). See the Stanley 2 district page for the complete list.