- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stratford, CT
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090444001805
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+24.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 090444001805 · Stratford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 43.4:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+24.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School 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
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- This school 217
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School
217 students
What this shows Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School compares
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.4:1 | ▲ 259% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
43.4:1
students per teacher
- 259% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 25.3%
African American 25.3%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School 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 - Victoria Soto School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School'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
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School
How many students attend Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School?
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School is 43.4:1, which is 259% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 176% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School?
40.0% of students at Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School?
The largest demographic group at Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School?
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School ranks #13 of 13 public 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 public schools in Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School, 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.