- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stratton, CO
Stratton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Stratton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080678001163
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratton Senior High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stratton · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratton Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stratton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080678001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Stratton Senior High School held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080678001163 · Stratton, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 12.8:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratton Elementary School (101 students)
Stratton Senior High School held near 62 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stratton Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratton Eleme
Stratton Elementary School
101 students
- This school
Stratton Senior High School
64 students
- Stratton Middl
Stratton Middle School
54 students
What this shows Stratton Senior High School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratton Senior High School compares
Stratton Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 64 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Stratton Senior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratton Senior High 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 high 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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratton Senior High School
How many students attend Stratton Senior High School?
Stratton Senior High School has 64 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stratton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Senior High School is 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% 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 Senior High School?
22.6% of students at Stratton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Stratton Senior High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Stratton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratton Senior High School?
Stratton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratton Senior High School rank among public schools in Stratton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Senior High School ranks #1 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 Senior High School, School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat also operates Stratton Elementary School (101 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.