Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stratton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Stratton Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Stratton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratton Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#552 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stratton Elementary School's ranking?
Stratton Elementary School is ranked #552 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stratton Elementary School often compared to?
Stratton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratton Senior High School, Stratton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stratton Elementary School?
105 students attend Stratton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Stratton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stratton Elementary School offer ?
Stratton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stratton Elementary School part of?
Stratton Elementary School is part of School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat.
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