Enrollment
101
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratton Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratton Elementary School
Stratton Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Stratton, Colorado, enrolling 101 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.9% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 101 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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) alongside Stratton Elementary 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 Stratton Elementary School compares
Stratton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat, which includes Stratton Elementary School.
$14,134
Per student
-13%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 59.7%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Stratton on the city page.
Is Stratton Elementary School a good school?
Stratton Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado 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 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.
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