Storytelling ability, as the foundation of narrative literacy, is a crucial skill in the 21st century, requiring students to master effective communication, innovative creativity, and analytical critical thinking. This study aims to profile in depth the storytelling ability of fifth-grade students at Sugihwaras Elementary School, focusing on five main story aspects: plot structure, character development, setting description, language mastery, and non-verbal expression. Using a quantitative descriptive research method, this study involved 100 students from 4 classes, selected randomly, as a representative sample. The instrument used was a visual stimulus-based storytelling test, assessed using a validated comprehensive assessment rubric. The results showed that most students (60%) had storytelling ability at the "adequate" level, but there was a significant gap in mastery of specific aspects. Only 20% of students showed "good" storytelling ability, while the other 20% were at the "poor" level. These findings indicate the need for more structured and targeted learning interventions to improve students' storytelling abilities, with an emphasis on developing narrative skills that are relevant to the demands of 21st-century competencies. The implication of this study is the need for the integration of innovative and contextual learning strategies to develop students' narrative literacy holistically.