Enrollment
379
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310399002438
Stratford Elementary School — Bennington, NE
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratford Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stratford Elementary School reports 379 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% below the Nebraska average and 86% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bennington Public Schools spends $20,591 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.4% from local sources (property taxes), 39.5% from the state, and 6.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stratford Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 76% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,591
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 379 Top 72% in Nebraska — larger than 28% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.3% -76% vs state
NCES ID 310399002438
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennington Public Schools, which includes Stratford Elementary School.
$20,591
Per student
+1%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 39.5%
Federal 6.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Similar other schools in Bennington
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pine Creek Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Anchor Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 17:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Bennington Elementary School
Standard public school
368 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Stratford Elementary School
How many students attend Stratford Elementary School?
Stratford Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a other school in BENNINGTON, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratford Elementary School?
7.3% of students at Stratford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stratford Elementary School is White at 85.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in BENNINGTON, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Elementary School?
Stratford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.