- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Stolley Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Stolley Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601025
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stolley Park Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stolley Park Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stolley Park Elem School ranks #8 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Stolley Park Elem School grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 310001601025 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 17.2:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Stolley Park Elem School grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Stolley Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- This school 258
Stolley Park Elem School
258 students
What this shows Stolley Park Elem School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stolley Park Elem School compares
Stolley Park Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 32% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Stolley Park Elem School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stolley Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stolley Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stolley Park Elem School
How many students attend Stolley Park Elem School?
Stolley Park Elem School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stolley Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stolley Park Elem School is 17.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stolley Park Elem School?
40.8% of students at Stolley Park Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stolley Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Stolley Park Elem School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stolley Park Elem School?
Stolley Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
How does Stolley Park Elem School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Stolley Park Elem School ranks #8 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Stolley Park Elem School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.