Total enrollment
559
-82 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Stanton County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Stanton County reports 3 public K-12 schools and roughly 559 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 2 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Stanton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 86%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
559
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,687
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.3%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
377 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
182 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
STANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
377 students · 2 districts in Stanton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Stanton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
25.0% under 18
Test scores in Stanton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- STANTON HIGH SCHOOL· 70.1%
- STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 69.7%
- WOODLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCH· 59.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Stanton | Elementary | PK-06 | 195 | · |
| STANTON HIGH SCHOOL | Stanton | High | 07-12 | 182 | · |
| WOODLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCH | Norfolk | Elementary | PK-04 | 182 | · |
Cities in Stanton County
About Stanton County
Stanton County is a low-population county of about 5,796 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 559 students across 3 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $80,687, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% noticeably above the Nebraska median.
For a sense of the school types, Stanton County spans 2 elementary schools (377 students), and 1 high school (182).
STANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 377 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 559 students, contracted 13% from the 641 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Stanton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data