- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stratton, CO
Stratton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stratton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080678001162
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratton Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stratton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stratton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080678001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Stratton Elementary School shrank from 113 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080678001162 · Stratton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 12.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratton Senior High School (64 students)
Stratton Elementary School shrank from 113 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 6.1 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
- This school
Stratton Elementary School
101 students
- Stratton Senio
Stratton Senior High School
64 students
- Stratton Middl
Stratton Middle School
54 students
What this shows Stratton Elementary School reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratton Elementary School compares
Stratton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,615
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Stratton Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat reports $15,615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratton Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratton Elementary School
How many students attend Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School has 101 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stratton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% 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?
38.9% 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 76.2% of enrollment, in Stratton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratton Elementary School rank among public schools in Stratton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stratton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat?
Besides Stratton Elementary School, School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat also operates Stratton Senior High School (64 students) and Stratton Middle School (54 students). See the School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat district page for the complete list.