Enrollment
520
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomingdale, IL
Stratford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171047005306
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bloomingdale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 520
- students enrolled
Stratford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bloomingdale, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171047005306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratford Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratford Middle School
Stratford Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bloomingdale, Illinois, enrolling 520 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Stratford Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of Illinois schools and 29% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ccsd 93 spends $24,882 per pupil, 46% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Bloomingdale's middle schools, it stands alongside Westfield Middle School (493 students): Stratford Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 13.4:1).
Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students) and Cloverdale Elem School (466 students) alongside Stratford Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Stratford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$24,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 520 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171047005306
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 33.3%
Asian 23.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Stratford Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.1%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Stratford Middle School.
$24,882
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stream Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Lakes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Trails Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomingdale
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stratford Middle School
How many students attend Stratford Middle School?
Stratford Middle School has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomingdale, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Middle School is 10:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stratford Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment, in Bloomingdale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Middle School?
Stratford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratford Middle School rank among public schools in Bloomingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bloomingdale, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bloomingdale on the city page.
Is Stratford Middle School a good school?
Stratford Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Ccsd 93?
Besides Stratford Middle School, Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students), Cloverdale Elem School (466 students), and Heritage Lakes Elem School (420 students). See the Ccsd 93 district page for the complete list.