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STANLEY 2

North Dakota · Public School District
2
Schools
755
Students
$16,399
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
24.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

STANLEY 2 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 755 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,399 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are strong, with a district median of 67/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
STANLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06428
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
STANLEY HIGH SCHOOL07–12327
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,399+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
60%
State
29.6%
Local (property tax)
59.6%
Federal
10.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
755
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score67/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
High opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 67/100, well above the national median of 50 — a positive signal for long-term mobility outcomes.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in STANLEY 2?
STANLEY 2 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 755 students.
What is the graduation rate for STANLEY 2?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does STANLEY 2 spend per student?
STANLEY 2 spends $16,399 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in STANLEY 2?
24% of students in STANLEY 2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in STANLEY 2?
No, STANLEY 2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does STANLEY 2 serve?
STANLEY 2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for STANLEY 2?
The median opportunity score across schools in STANLEY 2 is 67/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.