Enrollment
217
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+259% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School is a small combined-grade school in Stratford, Connecticut, enrolling 217 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Connecticut schools and 259% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (25%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students) and Bunnell High School (982 students) alongside Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School compares
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stratford School District, which includes Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School.
$22,040
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 28.1%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School a good school?
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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