School district or education agency · NCES 5514580

Stratford School District

Stratford, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students772

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students772

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,311

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictWIUnited States

Academic standing2025

63rd percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 15 percentile points higher than the state figure and 18 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

7.1%24.0%27.8%

This district is 16.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 20.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,411$19,314$19,509

This district is $903 per student lower than the state figure and $1,098 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,311$14,850$15,859

This district is $1,539 per student lower than the state figure and $2,548 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$895$1,829$1,964

This district is $934 per student lower than the state figure and $1,069 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$893$239$336

This district is $654 per student higher than the state figure and $557 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,808$2,446$1,793

This district is $638 per student lower than the state figure and $15 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$6,917$8,108$8,742

This district is $1,191 per student lower than the state figure and $1,825 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,334$4,439$3,769

This district is $105 per student lower than the state figure and $565 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$15,161$10,597$11,715

This district is $4,564 per student higher than the state figure and $3,446 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,323$2,552$869

This district is $1,229 per student lower than the state figure and $454 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:114:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

336:1362:1376:1

This district is 26 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 40 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

132.3143.0138.9

This district is 10.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 6.6 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

3.813.618.5

This district is 9.8 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 14.7 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.31.30.9

This district is about the same as the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

96.7%99.6%99.0%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%1.9%2.6%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.5%6.9%12.0%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.5%14.5%14.0%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

0.9%1.9%3.9%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.5%97.6%95.8%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-3.4%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

28.2%39.5%50.6%

This district is 11.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 22.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.0%4.8%4.5%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.0%11.5%9.0%

This district is 8.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.2%6.7%

This district is 4.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.5%5.4%5.1%

This district is 4.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

5.8%11.0%14.4%

This district is 5.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K31 students

4.0%

Kindergarten–grade 5295 students

38.2%

Grades 6–8175 students

22.7%

Grades 9–12271 students

35.1%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten31

Kindergarten45

Grade 154

Grade 247

Grade 354

Grade 441

Grade 554

Grade 648

Grade 759

Grade 868

Grade 973

Grade 1068

Grade 1169

Grade 1261

Students by race and ethnicity

White709 (91.8%)

Hispanic/Latino47 (6.1%)

Two or more races12 (1.6%)

American Indian or Alaska Native4 (0.5%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

102.2All district staff, full-time equivalent

57.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

2.3School counselors, full-time equivalent

1School psychologists, full-time equivalent

3Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

0.8Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

2School administrators, full-time equivalent

16.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers2 FTE

Kindergarten teachers3 FTE

Elementary teachers20.9 FTE

Secondary teachers31.8 FTE

Ungraded teachers0.1 FTE

Elementary school counselors1 FTE

Secondary school counselors1.3 FTE

Instructional coordinators0.8 FTE

District administrators1.3 FTE

District administrative support4.3 FTE

School administrative support2.6 FTE

Library and media support0.8 FTE

Other support staff9 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

60Total completers

58Regular diplomas

2Other state-recognized credentials

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District96.7%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

WI1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.5%Students learning English12 students · 2 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.5%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

13.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services101 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.5%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

0.9%Students with Section 504 plans4 students · 2 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.9%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services4 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.5%

WI1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.5%Teachers reported as certified

59Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.5%

WI97.6%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

960children ages 5 to 17

56estimated to live in families below the poverty line

5.8%about 1 in 17 school-age children

District5.8%

WI11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in WI receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Marathon City School DistrictMarathon, WI776 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Milwaukee Scholars Charter School AgencyMilwaukee, WI769 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Mineral Point Unified School DistrictMineral Point, WI782 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Wisconsin Heights School DistrictBlack Earth, WI779 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Bonduel School DistrictBonduel, WI762 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged442 assessments

69 out of 100

Mal321 assessments

66 out of 100

Fem264 assessments

60 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students133 assessments

44 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

7.7%Federal

56.2%State

36%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,311Total current spending per student

$8,094Instruction per student

$4,810Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.1MFederal revenue7.7% of total revenue

$8.3MState revenue56.2% of total revenue

$5.3MLocal revenue36% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,094Instructionper student

$4,810Student and instructional supportper student

$1,808Special educationper student

$935Building operations and maintenanceper student

$933Student transportationper student

$407Food servicesper student

$251Technologyper student

People costs

$5.6MSalaries$6,917 per student

$3.5MEmployee benefits$4,334 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$720KEquipmentFY 2023

$721KCapital outlay$895 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$12.2MDebt outstanding at year end$15,161 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$382KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$94KTitle I$117 per student

$174KIDEA special education$216 per student

$173KChild nutrition$215 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,205

FY 2023$13,311

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$428

FY 2023$895

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$16,380

FY 2023$15,161

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–213.8%

30 of 782 students

2021–225.3%

39 of 740 students

2022–237.1%

53 of 744 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

11Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →27In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →6Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Seclusion1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

3Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →18Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?7.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 744 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?4 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,311current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?336:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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