- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stratford, TX
Stratford H S
Federal NCES profile for Stratford H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484167004756
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford H S earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stratford, TX.
School address
District: Stratford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484167004756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Stratford H S shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 484167004756 · Stratford, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 7.6:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Allen El (230 students)
Stratford H S shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stratford H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary Allen El
Mary Allen El
230 students
- This school
Stratford H S
160 students
- Stratford J H
Stratford J H
137 students
What this shows Stratford H S reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford H S compares
Stratford H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 38.8%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Stratford H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stratford Isd reports $12,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stratford H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Allen El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high 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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford H S
How many students attend Stratford H S?
Stratford H S has 160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stratford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford H S is 7.6:1, which is 48% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% 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 H S?
40.3% of students at Stratford H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford H S?
The largest demographic group at Stratford H S is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Stratford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford H S?
Stratford H S has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stratford, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Stratford H S, Stratford Isd also operates Mary Allen El (230 students) and Stratford J H (137 students). See the Stratford Isd district page for the complete list.