Enrollment
328
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stratford, WI
Stratford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551458000582
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stratford, WI.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551458000582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratford Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratford Elementary
Stratford Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stratford, Wisconsin, enrolling 328 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #228.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Stratford School District also operates Stratford High (277 students) and Stratford Middle (163 students) alongside Stratford Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Stratford Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Stratford Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stratford School District, which includes Stratford Elementary.
$13,205
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 58.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stratford Elementary
How many students attend Stratford Elementary?
Stratford Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stratford, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratford Elementary?
21.2% of students at Stratford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stratford Elementary is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Stratford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Elementary?
Stratford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratford Elementary rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stratford, WI. 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 Elementary a good school?
Stratford Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Elementary, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High (277 students) and Stratford Middle (163 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.
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