School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat

STRATTON, Colorado — 3 schools

221
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$16,069
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat operates 3 public schools serving 221 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 219 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kit Carson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,069 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 31.8% local, 59.7% state, and 8.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,039 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #75 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 64:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 13.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.7% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Stratton Elementary School accounts for 46.1% of all School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat student-counselor ratio is 64:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
59.7%
State
31.8%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
75 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kit Carson County county, where this district is located.

$828
Studio/mo
$833
1 BR/mo
$1,093
2 BR/mo
$1,311
3 BR/mo
$1,714
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,039
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat.

White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

64:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat

School Enrollment
Stratton Elementary School
101
Stratton Senior High School
64
Stratton Middle School
54

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat?

School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 221 students.

How much does School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat spend per student?

School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat spends $16,069 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #75 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat?

The average teacher salary in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat is $66,039 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kit Carson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat?

School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat students are 76.7% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat?

School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #75 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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