Excellent
#137 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 7% in state
Stanley Elementary
Elementary School · Stanley-boyd Area School District · Stanley, WI
A Stanley-boyd Area School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
507 E 1st Ave, Stanley, WI 54768
- Math 68% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stanley Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Stanley Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stanley), 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
$57,644
Median home value
$190,400
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Stanley-Boyd Area School District
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Stanley-boyd Area School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanley Elementary is listed in Stanley-Boyd Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanley Elementary
Stanley Elementary is a public elementary school in Stanley, WI, part of Stanley-boyd Area School District, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanley Elementary
What grades does Stanley Elementary serve?
Stanley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stanley Elementary?
Stanley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanley Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanley Elementary rank in WI?
Stanley Elementary ranks #137 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Stanley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Stanley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanley Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stanley Elementary a charter school?
No, Stanley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stanley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanley Elementary?
48.1% of students at Stanley Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (715) 644-5810
- Area population (ZIP 54768)
- 6,588
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 54768; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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