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Stratford Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 74 students in Stratford Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public School in Stratford Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,322 Schools
# Students
74 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stratford Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.9%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.48
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,338 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,122 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,338
$18,179
Spending / Student
$37,122
$18,122
Best Stratford Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stratford Comm School District?
Stratford Comm School District manages 1 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Stratford Comm School District?
Stratford Comm School District is ranked #297 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford Comm School District?
88% of Stratford Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stratford Comm School District?
Stratford Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Stratford Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,122 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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