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#192 of 967 schools in NE

Top 20% in state

Stapleton Elementary School

Elementary School · Stapleton Public Schools · Stapleton, NE

An elementary school in Stapleton, NE where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

702 6TH STREET PO BOX 128, Stapleton, NE 69163

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$19,494

Students at Stapleton Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stapleton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,648

Median home value

$122,000

Median rent

$758/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69163; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stapleton Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,494NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stapleton Elementary School is listed in STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stapleton Elementary School

Stapleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stapleton, NE, part of Stapleton Public Schools, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stapleton Elementary School

What grades does Stapleton Elementary School serve?

Stapleton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Stapleton Elementary School?

Stapleton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stapleton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stapleton Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stapleton Elementary School rank in NE?

Stapleton Elementary School ranks #192 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Stapleton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stapleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Stapleton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stapleton Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stapleton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Stapleton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stapleton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Stapleton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stapleton Elementary School?

15.1% of students at Stapleton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Logan County
Area population (ZIP 69163)
914
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
43.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69163; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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