Enrollment
54
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratton Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratton Middle School
Stratton Middle School is a small middle school in Stratton, Colorado, enrolling 54 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 96% of Colorado schools and 63% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Colorado schools, with 54 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 38/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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) alongside Stratton Middle 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 Middle School compares
Stratton Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat, which includes Stratton Middle 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 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
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar middle 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 (~54 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Stratton on the city page.
Is Stratton Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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