- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stratton Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453000672
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratton Meadows Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratton Meadows Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Meadows Elementary School ranks #15 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Stratton Meadows Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 080453000672 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 13.2:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Stratton Meadows Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stratton Meadows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 290
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Stratton Meadows Elementary School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratton Meadows Elementary School compares
Stratton Meadows 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 18.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Stratton Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stratton Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratton Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratton Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Stratton Meadows Elementary School?
Stratton Meadows Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Meadows Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% 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 Meadows Elementary School?
70.4% of students at Stratton Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratton Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stratton Meadows Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratton Meadows Elementary School?
Stratton Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Stratton Meadows Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Meadows Elementary School ranks #15 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Stratton Meadows Elementary School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.