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Stapleton Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Students ?

8.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,765

Per pupil spending ?

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

702 6th Street
Stapleton, NE 69163-0128

(308) 636-2252

District: Stapleton Public Schools

Students who attend Stapleton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Stapleton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

4.4%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2011 → 62nd in 2022

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (68% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2011

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg67%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Stapleton Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	61.4	173 of 457	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.7	85 of 452	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	117 of 450	74.0%	★★★★☆
2017	74.7	105 of 459	77.1%	★★★★☆
2016	84.2	44 of 480	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	91.1	15 of 488	96.9%	★★★★★
2014	85.0	39 of 483	91.9%	★★★★★
2013	87.0	29 of 485	94.0%	★★★★★
2012	80.7	56 of 480	88.3%	★★★★☆
2011	70.3	119 of 473	74.8%	★★★★☆
2010	64.3	153 of 502	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	4.0	470 of 471	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	38.1	398 of 478	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	12.9	390 of 418	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	38.6	249 of 388	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.6	127 of 391	67.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2022)36th percentile-26 vs school

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The teachers and staff are dedicated, driven individuals that give 110% all of the time! They strive to improve every year and are committed to not letting any kids "fall through the crack". Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)	NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	702 6th Street	Stapleton	69163	Logan County	Stapleton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 636-2252	90	11	8.3	8.9%	84 (93.3%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)	68.1		$26,765	$1,314	$21,771
Arnold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	405 N Haskell	Arnold	69120	Custer County	Arnold Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 848-2226	121	12	9.8	25.6%	109 (90.1%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	81.1	81.1	$18,703	$1,320	$14,796

Frequently Asked Questions about Stapleton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Stapleton Elementary School?

Students at Stapleton Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Stapleton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 90 students attended Stapleton Elementary School.

What district is Stapleton Elementary School in?

Stapleton Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Stapleton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Stapleton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Stapleton High School

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