Stratford Elementary

Summary:

Stratford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Stratford, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 340 students. This exceptional school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 22 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stratford Elementary consistently ranks among the top Wisconsin elementary schools, ranking 43rd out of 1,061 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on the Forward Exam, with over 70% of 3rd-5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 85% proficient or better in Mathematics. Stratford Elementary's performance in social studies and science is also strong, with 76.92% of 4th graders proficient or better in both subjects in 2023-2024. The school's performance for special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is noteworthy, ranking 166th and 102nd, respectively, out of hundreds of schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Athens Elementary, Marathon Elementary, and Colby Elementary, Stratford Elementary outperforms them in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 is lower than most of the nearby schools, indicating a more favorable learning environment. Stratford Elementary has maintained a high level of academic performance over the years, consistently ranking among the top Wisconsin elementary schools and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 213311 Legion St
       Stratford, WI  54484


(715) 687-3535

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,778 Help


Students who attend Stratford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stratford Middle
High:    Stratford High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stratford Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stratford Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stratford Elementary is $11,778.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stratford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford Elementary 43rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Stratford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 22nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stratford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stratford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.96 125th 712 82.4%
2008 65.99 369th 1021 63.9%
2009 69.49 280th 1030 72.8%
2010 69.37 290th 1045 72.2%
2011 66.90 328th 1046 68.6%
2012 68.67 311th 1045 70.2%
2013 63.25 378th 1053 64.1%
2014 64.16 363rd 1061 65.8%
2015 63.93 393rd 1076 63.5%
2016 71.29 271st 1075 74.8%
2017 79.46 160th 1071 85.1%
2018 74.46 219th 1025 78.6%
2019 71.82 264th 1037 74.5%
2021 68.71 302nd 1050 71.2%
2022 85.57 97th 1067 90.9%
2023 89.44 51st 1067 95.2%
2024 88.91 43rd 1061 95.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stratford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.91 259th 721 64.1%
2019 65.55 184th 742 75.2%
2021 79.42 73rd 746 90.2%
2022 81.56 65th 748 91.3%
2023 51.35 330th 770 57.1%
2024 70.50 166th 790 79.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stratford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.82 402nd 854 52.9%
2019 46.37 467th 874 46.6%
2021 71.98 155th 847 81.7%
2022 87.00 34th 859 96.0%
2023 81.40 72nd 871 91.7%
2024 77.94 102nd 866 88.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Stratford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 319th 997 68.0%
2019 62.04 384th 1002 61.7%
2021 54.99 470th 1004 53.2%
2022 81.50 122nd 1017 88.0%
2023 86.60 65th 1010 93.6%
2024 84.91 73rd 1011 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Stratford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 128th 997 87.2%
2019 79.36 139th 1002 86.1%
2021 79.70 134th 1003 86.6%
2022 86.87 65th 1017 93.6%
2023 89.32 40th 1011 96.0%
2024 88.34 48th 1012 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Stratford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.89 151st 699 78.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Stratford Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Stratford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 385 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 385 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 399 0 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 395 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 377 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 426 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 394 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 358 3 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 358 3 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 383 3 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 383 2 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 401 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 412 4 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 448 4 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 391 4 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2010 412 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 413 2 0 10 0 0 5 0 430
2012 415 2 0 14 0 0 5 0 436
2013 409 2 0 13 0 0 5 0 429
2014 414 1 0 13 0 0 2 0 430
2015 404 0 0 16 0 0 3 0 423
2016 403 0 0 20 0 1 3 0 427
2017 372 0 0 26 0 0 6 0 404
2018 369 0 0 27 0 0 7 0 403
2019 343 0 0 31 0 0 7 0 381
2020 341 0 0 27 0 0 5 0 373
2021 298 1 0 25 2 0 4 0 330
2022 316 0 0 18 1 0 7 0 342
2023 317 0 0 15 2 0 6 0 340
2024 300 0 0 16 2 0 4 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stratford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 390 22.2 17.6 7.4
1996 390 22.2 17.6 7.4
1997 408 22.2 18.4 8.1
1998 400 24.1 16.6 9.5
1999 382 23.6 16.2 15.4
2000 433 21.6 20.0 16.4
2001 394 21.6 18.2 15.7
2002 371 24.1 15.4 19.4
2003 371 24.1 15.4 19.4
2004 394 24.1 16.3 21.3
2005 394 25.3 15.6 n/a
2006 411 26.1 15.7 n/a
2007 428 26.9 15.9 23.6
2008 464 28.5 16.3 22.4
2009 407 28.0 14.5 22.6
2010 424 28.2 15.0 23.8
2011 430 28.9 14.8 27.2
2012 436 28.9 15.0 26.6
2013 429 29.1 14.7 28.9
2014 430 29.8 14.4 28.1
2015 423 n/a n/a 28.4
2016 427 30.0 14.2 26.5
2017 404 30.1 13.4 24
2018 403 29.8 13.5 17.1
2019 381 29.8 12.7 28.9
2020 373 27.8 13.3 26.5
2021 330 26.7 12.3 30.6
2022 342 25.8 13.2 29.8
2023 340 25.9 13.1 25.6
2024 322 25.9 12.4 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stratford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 390 22.2 17.6 7.4
1996 390 22.2 17.6 7.4
1997 408 22.2 18.4 8.1
1998 400 24.1 16.6 9.5
1999 382 23.6 16.2 15.4
2000 433 21.6 20.0 16.4
2001 394 21.6 18.2 15.7
2002 371 24.1 15.4 19.4
2003 371 24.1 15.4 19.4
2004 394 24.1 16.3 21.3
2005 394 25.3 15.6 n/a
2006 411 26.1 15.7 n/a
2007 428 26.9 15.9 23.6
2008 464 28.5 16.3 22.4
2009 407 28.0 14.5 22.6
2010 424 28.2 15.0 23.8
2011 430 28.9 14.8 27.2
2012 436 28.9 15.0 26.6
2013 429 29.1 14.7 28.9
2014 430 29.8 14.4 28.1
2015 423 n/a n/a 28.4
2016 427 30.0 14.2 26.5
2017 404 30.1 13.4 24
2018 403 29.8 13.5 17.1
2019 381 29.8 12.7 28.9
2020 373 27.8 13.3 26.5
2021 330 26.7 12.3 30.6
2022 342 25.8 13.2 29.8
2023 340 25.9 13.1 25.6
2024 322 25.9 12.4 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stratford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $499 (4.4%) $10,854 (95.6%) $11,353
2020 $502 (4.4%) $10,875 (95.6%) $11,377
2021 $671 (5.7%) $11,107 (94.3%) $11,778

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stratford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 264th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 1067 Elementary schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford Elementary)40.660.5
 19.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)40.660.5
 19.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stratford Elementary)53.176.3
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)53.176.3
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford Elementary)5076
 26%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)50.876
 25.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford Elementary)66.178
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)66.778
 11.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Stratford Elementary)66.180
 13.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Stratford School District)66.780
 13.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Stratford Elementary)64.574
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Stratford School District)65.174
 8.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford Elementary)61.752.4
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)61.752.4
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford Elementary)7590.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)7590.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381340
 10.8%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic3115
 51.6%
Pacific Islander00
White343317
 7.6%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%25.6%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stratford Elementary

Yes! Stratford Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Stratford Elementary are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Stratford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stratford Middle
High : Stratford High

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Stratford Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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