- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stratford, CT
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Academy - Johnson House, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090444000892
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford Academy - Johnson House earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford Academy - Johnson House has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Academy - Johnson House ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Stratford Academy - Johnson House held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090444000892 · Stratford, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 12.8:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Stratford Academy - Johnson House held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stratford Academy - Johnson House in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
Bunnell High School
982 students
- Second Hill La
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- David Wooster
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- This school
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- Harry B. Flood
Harry B. Flood Middle School
466 students
What this shows Stratford Academy - Johnson House reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford Academy - Johnson House compares
Stratford Academy - Johnson House held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 32.5%
White 9.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Stratford Academy - Johnson House is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stratford Academy - Johnson House Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry B. Flood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford Academy - Johnson House's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Stratford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Second Hill Lane School
Standard public school
610 students 13:1 students per teacher
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nichols School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilcoxson School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chapel School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
Standard public school
246 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford Academy - Johnson House
How many students attend Stratford Academy - Johnson House?
Stratford Academy - Johnson House has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Academy - Johnson House?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Academy - Johnson House is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratford Academy - Johnson House?
53.9% of students at Stratford Academy - Johnson House are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford Academy - Johnson House?
The largest demographic group at Stratford Academy - Johnson House is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Academy - Johnson House?
Stratford Academy - Johnson House has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratford Academy - Johnson House rank among elementary schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Academy - Johnson House ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Stratford Academy - Johnson House, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Bunnell High School (982 students), and Second Hill Lane School (610 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.