- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stratford, TX
Stratford J H
Federal NCES profile for Stratford J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484167004757
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford J H earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford J H has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stratford, TX.
School address
District: Stratford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484167004757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Stratford J H shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 484167004757 · Stratford, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 9.1:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Allen El (230 students)
Stratford J H shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stratford J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary Allen El
Mary Allen El
230 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
160 students
- This school
Stratford J H
137 students
What this shows Stratford J H reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford J H compares
Stratford J H 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
White 27.0%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Stratford J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Allen El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford J H
How many students attend Stratford J H?
Stratford J H has 137 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stratford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford J H is 9.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% 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 J H?
49.1% of students at Stratford J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford J H?
The largest demographic group at Stratford J H is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Stratford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford J H?
Stratford J H has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford J H ranks #1 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 J H, Stratford Isd also operates Mary Allen El (230 students) and Stratford H S (160 students). See the Stratford Isd district page for the complete list.