- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, NE
Stratford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310399002438
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399002438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Stratford Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 310399002438 · Bennington, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.8:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington High School (1,068 students)
Stratford Elementary School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Stratford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Hig
Bennington High School
1,068 students
- Bennington Sou
Bennington South Middle School
599 students
- Pine Creek Ele
Pine Creek Elementary
556 students
- Anchor Pointe
Anchor Pointe Elementary
544 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
436 students
- This school 379
Stratford Elementary School
379 students
What this shows Stratford Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford Elementary School compares
Stratford Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 76% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Stratford Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
District finance for Bennington Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stratford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anchor Pointe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford Elementary School
How many students attend Stratford Elementary School?
Stratford Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Elementary School?
Stratford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Stratford Elementary School rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bennington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bennington Public Schools?
Besides Stratford Elementary School, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students), Bennington South Middle School (599 students), and Pine Creek Elementary (556 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.