Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stratford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stratford Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Stratford school district, encompassing approximately 78.4 square miles in Stratford, IA. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stratford Elementary School's student population of 74 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Stratford Community School District is a community of learners where there are high levels of learning for all students and teachers.
School Rankings
Stratford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratford Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stratford Elementary School's ranking?
Stratford Elementary School is ranked #1017 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Stratford Elementary School?
74 students attend Stratford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Stratford Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
Stratford Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stratford Elementary School offer ?
Stratford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stratford Elementary School part of?
Stratford Elementary School is part of Stratford Comm School District.
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