School district or education agency · NCES 3100041

Stanton Community Schools

Stanton, NE

District overview See comparisons

Students395

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools2

operational schools · 2023–24

Students395

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$18,864

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNEUnited States

Academic standing2025

58th percentile44th percentile45th percentile

This district is 14 percentile points higher than the state figure and 13 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

13.5%22.6%27.8%

This district is 9.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 14.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$21,055$16,894$19,509

This district is $4,161 per student higher than the state figure and $1,546 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$18,864$14,752$15,859

This district is $4,112 per student higher than the state figure and $3,005 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$222$1,949$1,964

This district is $1,727 per student lower than the state figure and $1,742 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$209$416$336

This district is $207 per student lower than the state figure and $127 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,410$2,063$1,793

This district is $653 per student lower than the state figure and $383 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$9,971$8,315$8,742

This district is $1,656 per student higher than the state figure and $1,229 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,606$3,194$3,769

This district is $1,412 per student higher than the state figure and $837 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$13,554$11,715

This district is $13,554 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$561$671$869

This district is $110 per student lower than the state figure and $308 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:114:115:1

This district is 3.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

263:1332:1376:1

This district is 69 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 113 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

189.7152.2138.9

This district is 37.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 50.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

24.122.118.5

This district is 2.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 5.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.01.10.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.3%99.0%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

5.6%5.9%2.9%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.5%15.4%14.0%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%99.4%95.8%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+11.6%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 11.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

27.1%41.2%50.6%

This district is 14.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 23.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%11.2%9.0%

This district is 11.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.8%2.5%5.1%

This district is 1.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

6.5%10.6%14.4%

This district is 4.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K22 students

5.6%

Kindergarten–grade 5157 students

39.7%

Grades 6–886 students

21.8%

Grades 9–12130 students

32.9%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten22

Kindergarten29

Grade 122

Grade 222

Grade 327

Grade 433

Grade 524

Grade 626

Grade 735

Grade 825

Grade 930

Grade 1037

Grade 1130

Grade 1233

Students by race and ethnicity

White340 (86.1%)

Hispanic/Latino26 (6.6%)

Two or more races20 (5.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native5 (1.3%)

Black or African American4 (1.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

22Students enrolled in pre-K

1.2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

18.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District5.6%

NE5.9%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

74.9All district staff, full-time equivalent

35.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

1.5School counselors, full-time equivalent

0.4School psychologists, full-time equivalent

9.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

1.9School administrators, full-time equivalent

2.4Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers1.2 FTE

Elementary teachers18.2 FTE

Secondary teachers16.5 FTE

Elementary school counselors0.5 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

Instructional coordinators0.5 FTE

District administrators1 FTE

District administrative support1 FTE

School administrative support3 FTE

Other support staff16.9 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

32Total completers

32Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

NE99.3%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

NE2.5%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

13.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services46 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.5%

NE15.4%

U.S.14.0%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

NE0.9%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

18Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

NE99.4%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

415children ages 5 to 17

27estimated to live in families below the poverty line

6.5%about 1 in 15 school-age children

District6.5%

NE10.6%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NE receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Sutton Public SchoolsSutton, NE396 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Laurel-Concord-Coleridge SchoolLaurel, NE396 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Twin River Public SchoolsGenoa, NE402 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Ravenna Public SchoolsRavenna, NE401 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Hemingford Public SchoolsHemingford, NE388 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

2Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

5.5%Federal

15.8%State

78.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$18,864Total current spending per student

$10,890Instruction per student

$7,144Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$440KFederal revenue5.5% of total revenue

$1.3MState revenue15.8% of total revenue

$6.4MLocal revenue78.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$10,890Instructionper student

$7,144Student and instructional supportper student

$1,410Special educationper student

$2,846Building operations and maintenanceper student

$415Student transportationper student

$830Food servicesper student

$376Technologyper student

People costs

$3.8MSalaries$9,971 per student

$1.8MEmployee benefits$4,606 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$80KEquipmentFY 2023

$85KCapital outlay$222 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$215KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$9KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$44KTitle I$115 per student

$104KIDEA special education$272 per student

$163KChild nutrition$426 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$19,042

FY 2023$18,864

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$655

FY 2023$222

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$209

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2118.3%

66 of 361 students

2021–223.2%

11 of 346 students

2022–2313.5%

49 of 363 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE2 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE2 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs2 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

0Out-of-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0In-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi2 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber2 reporting schools

1Student devices reported2 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?13.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 363 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?About the sameCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?0 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$18,864current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?263:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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