- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Stratford Elementary shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 551458000582 · Stratford, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.1:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (277 students)
Stratford Elementary shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Stratford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stratford Elementary
328 students
- Stratford High
Stratford High
277 students
- Stratford Midd
Stratford Middle
163 students
What this shows Stratford Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford Elementary compares
Stratford Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Stratford School District reports $13,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~328 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.