- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stratford, WI
Stratford High
Federal NCES profile for Stratford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551458001891
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stratford, WI.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551458001891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Stratford High held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551458001891 · Stratford, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.8:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford Elementary (328 students)
Stratford High held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Stratford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford Elem
Stratford Elementary
328 students
- This school
Stratford High
277 students
- Stratford Midd
Stratford Middle
163 students
What this shows Stratford High reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford High compares
Stratford High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Stratford High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford High'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 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford High
How many students attend Stratford High?
Stratford High has 277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stratford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford High is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 High?
18.3% of students at Stratford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford High?
The largest demographic group at Stratford High is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Stratford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford High?
Stratford High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford High ranks #2 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 High, Stratford School District also operates Stratford Elementary (328 students) and Stratford Middle (163 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.