- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stratford, WI
Stratford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stratford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551458002939
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stratford, WI.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551458002939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Stratford Middle shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 551458002939 · Stratford, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford Elementary (328 students)
Stratford Middle shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Stratford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford Elem
Stratford Elementary
328 students
- Stratford High
Stratford High
277 students
- This school
Stratford Middle
163 students
What this shows Stratford Middle reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford Middle compares
Stratford Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
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 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Stratford Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford Middle
How many students attend Stratford Middle?
Stratford Middle has 163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stratford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Middle?
23.6% of students at Stratford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stratford Middle is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Stratford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford Middle?
Stratford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Stratford School District also operates Stratford Elementary (328 students) and Stratford High (277 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.