D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Stratford Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1000 Shakespeare Ave, Stratford, IA 50249
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
82
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$38K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%19/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −36 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (−4 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (−5 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%65%reading -19 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 Shakespeare Ave
City Stratford
ZIP Code 50249
District 1927480
NCES School ID 192748001603
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50249

Understanding the community around Stratford Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,444
Per Capita Income $30,672
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $110,600
Median Rent $696
Owner-Occupied 84.7%
Renter-Occupied 15.3%
View full data for ZIP 50249 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stratford Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.0%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%
Black 1.2%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 82
Teachers (FTE) 7.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stratford Elementary?
Stratford Elementary has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Stratford Elementary?
Stratford Elementary has 82 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Stratford Elementary serve?
Stratford Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Stratford Elementary receive per student?
Stratford Elementary receives $37,712 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Stratford Elementary in 50249 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,011
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+11.7%
% Renters
15.3%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026