Below Average
#720 of 967 schools in NE
Stolley Park Elem School
Elementary School · Grand Island Public Schools · Grand Island, NE
A Grand Island Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 W STOLLEY PARK RD, Grand Island, NE 68801
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stolley Park Elem School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2016, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 22 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stolley Park Elem 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,140/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,214
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Gates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Wasmer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Dodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Island Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #8 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stolley Park Elem School is listed in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stolley Park Elem School
Stolley Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, NE, part of Grand Island Public Schools, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stolley Park Elem School
What grades does Stolley Park Elem School serve?
Stolley Park Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stolley Park Elem School?
Stolley Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stolley Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stolley Park Elem School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stolley Park Elem School rank in NE?
Stolley Park Elem School ranks #720 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Stolley Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stolley Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Stolley Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stolley Park Elem School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stolley Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Stolley Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stolley Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Stolley Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stolley Park Elem School?
48.7% of students at Stolley Park Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (308) 385-5913
- Area population (ZIP 68801)
- 30,305
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 68801; 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
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