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Public School Review - Established 2003

Stratford Comm School District

1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249-0190
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (515) 838-2208
www.stratford.k12.ia.us

Top Rankings

Stratford Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 74 students in Stratford Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public School in Stratford Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,323 Schools
# Students
74 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
Pre-K870
Kind14108
112102
211104
38108
46107
57109
68108
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District Rank

Stratford Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IA)
#297 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearStratford Comm School District
2023#297
2022#235
2021#173
2019#251
2018#241
2017#148
2016#305
2015#281
2014#204
2013#102
2012#104
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50%
68%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
202350%68%
202264%64%
202174%64%
201964%69%
201874%76%
201774%77%
201674%78%
201574%79%
201484%79%
201384%77%
201284%76%
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60-69%
70%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
202264%70%
202164%68%
201964%68%
201874%74%
201784%75%
201664%75%
201574%76%
201474%76%
201374%72%
201274%71%
201174%76%
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≥50%
63%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
202250%63%
202150%60%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
20240.200.48
20230.130.46
20220.100.45
20210.100.43
20200.190.42
20190.190.42
20180.130.39
20170.130.39
20160.210.38
20150.240.38
20140.130.37
20130.080.35
20120.100.34
20110.060.34
20100.060.32
20080.020.28
20070.020.26
20060.020.23
19960.040.13
19950.040.13
19880.020.10
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% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2018)

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
20181%2%
20171%2%
20162%2%
20151%3%
20142%3%
20132%3%
20123%2%
20101%2%
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% Hispanic
10%
14%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2024)

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
20249%13%
20236%13%
20223%12%
20212%12%
20205%11%
20195%11%
20181%11%
20171%11%
20165%10%
20157%11%
20131%9%
20121%9%
20112%9%
20102%8%
20071%6%
20061%5%
19962%2%
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% Black
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
20241%7%
20231%7%
20211%7%
20203%6%
20193%6%
20182%6%
20172%6%
20162%6%
20153%5%
20143%5%
20131%5%
20121%5%
20111%5%
20081%6%
19881%3%
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% White
88%
70%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
202489%71%
202393%72%
202295%73%
202195%74%
202090%75%
201990%75%
201893%77%
201793%77%
201689%78%
201587%78%
201493%79%
201396%80%
201295%81%
201197%81%
201097%82%
2009100%84%
200899%84%
200799%86%
200699%88%
2005100%87%
2004100%88%
2003100%89%
2002100%89%
2001100%89%
2000100%94%
1999100%91%
1998100%92%
1997100%93%
199698%93%
199598%93%
1994100%93%
1993100%94%
1992100%95%
1991100%95%
1990100%95%
1989100%95%
198899%95%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
20241%5%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20162%4%
20152%3%
20142%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,419 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,689 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$8,262 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$3 MM$12 MM
2022$3 MM$11 MM
2021$3 MM$12 MM
2020$3 MM$11 MM
2019$3 MM$11 MM
2018$3 MM$10 MM
2017$3 MM$10 MM
2016$3 MM$10 MM
2015$2 MM$7 MM
2014$2 MM$9 MM
2012$3 MM$9 MM
2011$3 MM$8 MM
2010$2 MM$7 MM
2009$3 MM$7 MM
2008$3 MM$7 MM
2007$2 MM$7 MM
2006$2 MM$6 MM
2005$2 MM$6 MM
2004$2 MM$6 MM
2003$2 MM$6 MM
2002$2 MM$6 MM
2001$2 MM$5 MM
2000$2 MM$5 MM
1999$2 MM$5 MM
1998$1 MM$5 MM
1997$1 MM$4 MM
1996$1 MM$4 MM
1995$1 MM$4 MM
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Spending
$2 MM
$8,048 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$2 MM$11 MM
2022$3 MM$11 MM
2021$2 MM$11 MM
2020$3 MM$11 MM
2019$3 MM$10 MM
2018$3 MM$10 MM
2017$2 MM$10 MM
2016$2 MM$10 MM
2015$2 MM$7 MM
2014$2 MM$8 MM
2012$2 MM$8 MM
2011$2 MM$8 MM
2010$2 MM$7 MM
2009$2 MM$7 MM
2008$2 MM$7 MM
2007$2 MM$6 MM
2006$2 MM$6 MM
2005$1 MM$6 MM
2004$1 MM$6 MM
2003$2 MM$6 MM
2002$2 MM$6 MM
2001$2 MM$6 MM
2000$2 MM$5 MM
1999$3 MM$5 MM
1998$1 MM$5 MM
1997$1 MM$4 MM
1996$1 MM$4 MM
1995$1 MM$4 MM
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Revenue / Student
$37,419
$16,592

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$34,613$15,936
2022$40,231$14,700
2021$43,266$16,172
2020$40,231$14,700
2019$34,278$14,749
2018$32,378$14,230
2017$35,779$14,844
2016$31,250$14,113
2015$24,098$11,259
2014$14,880$13,301
2012$15,370$12,751
2011$14,571$12,165
2010$12,605$11,259
2009$24,750$11,087
2008$23,027$10,485
2007$21,609$10,103
2006$19,349$9,628
2005$20,294$9,167
2004$18,520$8,727
2003$16,270$8,857
2002$17,889$8,158
2001$15,052$7,654
2000$14,477$7,180
1999$13,885$6,993
1998$12,729$6,548
1997$10,364$6,347
1995$10,168$5,735
1992$9,305$5,300
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Spending / Student
$31,689
$16,163

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearStratford Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$29,313$15,133
2022$40,938$14,340
2021$36,641$15,357
2020$40,938$14,340
2019$33,949$14,216
2018$32,159$13,767
2017$31,078$14,379
2016$26,807$14,161
2015$23,225$11,298
2014$13,898$12,593
2012$11,776$12,000
2011$12,220$11,589
2010$12,149$11,298
2009$21,567$10,614
2008$19,640$9,706
2007$20,264$9,439
2006$16,651$9,204
2005$13,843$8,457
2004$11,970$8,450
2003$14,330$8,908
2002$16,152$8,409
2001$14,026$7,961
2000$18,110$7,433
1999$22,274$7,234
1998$11,972$6,713
1997$10,805$6,475
1995$11,212$5,710
1992$9,602$5,398
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Best Stratford Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stratford Comm School District?
Stratford Comm School District manages 1 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Stratford Comm School District?
Stratford Comm School District is ranked #297 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford Comm School District?
88% of Stratford Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stratford Comm School District?
Stratford Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Stratford Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,689 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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