Top Rankings
Stapleton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 154 students in Stapleton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Stapleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
154 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stapleton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,006 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,636 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,006
$15,371
Spending / Student
$28,636
$16,674
Best Stapleton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stapleton High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
702 6th Street
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Stapleton Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 6th Street
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Stapleton, NE 69163
(308) 636-2252
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stapleton School District?
Stapleton School District manages 2 public schools serving 154 students.
What is the rank of Stapleton School District?
Stapleton School District is ranked #33 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stapleton School District?
89% of Stapleton School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stapleton School District?
Stapleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Stapleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,636 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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