Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stratton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stratton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stratton Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stratton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratton Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
7%
5%
White
67%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stratton Elementary School's ranking?
Stratton Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stratton Elementary School often compared to?
Stratton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodmen-roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stratton Elementary School?
286 students attend Stratton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Stratton Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stratton Elementary School offer ?
Stratton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stratton Elementary School part of?
Stratton Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Stratton Elementary School located?
Stratton Elementary School is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
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