Serving 80 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stratford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stratford Elementary School's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stratford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratford Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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 #819 out of 1,233 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
80 students attend Stratford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Stratford Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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
What school district is Stratford Elementary School part of?
Stratford Elementary School is part of Stratford Comm School District.
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