- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stratton, CO
Stratton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stratton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080678000138
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratton Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stratton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratton Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stratton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080678000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Stratton Middle School grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 080678000138 · Stratton, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 27:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratton Elementary School (101 students)
Stratton Middle School grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stratton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratton Eleme
Stratton Elementary School
101 students
- Stratton Senio
Stratton Senior High School
64 students
- This school
Stratton Middle School
54 students
What this shows Stratton Middle School reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratton Middle School compares
Stratton Middle School is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 63% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Stratton Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratton Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratton Middle 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
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stratton Middle School
How many students attend Stratton Middle School?
Stratton Middle School has 54 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stratton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Middle School is 27:1, which is 63% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratton Middle School?
26.1% of students at Stratton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stratton Middle School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Stratton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratton Middle School?
Stratton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Stratton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat also operates Stratton Elementary School (101 students) and Stratton Senior High School (64 students). See the School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat district page for the complete list.