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#674 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 37% in state

Stratton Elementary School

Elementary School · School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat · Stratton, CO

A School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

6 MAIN, Stratton, CO 80836

  • Math 38% vs CO 39% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs CO 44% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.6% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$15,615
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Stratton Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
39%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
44%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stratton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average428/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,393

Median home value

$200,800

Median rent

$1,463/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stratton Elementary School is listed in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stratton Elementary School

Stratton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stratton, CO, part of School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stratton Elementary School

What grades does Stratton Elementary School serve?

Stratton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Stratton Elementary School?

Stratton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stratton Elementary School rank in CO?

Stratton Elementary School ranks #674 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Stratton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stratton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Stratton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratton Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stratton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Stratton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stratton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Stratton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stratton Elementary School?

61.0% of students at Stratton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kit Carson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 80836)
1,113
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80836; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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