- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Stratton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stratton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080306000266
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratton Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #8 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratton Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Elementary School ranks #8 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Stratton Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080306000266 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Stratton Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stratton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 249
Stratton Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Stratton Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratton Elementary School compares
Stratton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Colorado 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
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Stratton Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stratton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other 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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stratton Elementary School
How many students attend Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 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 Stratton Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Stratton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stratton Elementary School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratton Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Elementary School ranks #8 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Stratton Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.