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Stratford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
13
Schools
6,511
Students
$26,444
Per-Pupil Spend
+84% nat'l
46.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
96.5%
Graduation Rate
+10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Stratford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 6,511 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,444 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chapel SchoolKG–06302
Eli Whitney SchoolKG–06461
Franklin SchoolKG–06262
Lordship SchoolKG–06177
Nichols SchoolKG–06441
Second Hill Lane SchoolKG–06594
Stratford Academy - Johnson HouseKG–06557
Wilcoxson SchoolKG–06365
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
David Wooster Middle School07–08539
Harry B. Flood Middle School07–08489
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bunnell High School09–121,042
Stratford High School09–121,127
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto SchoolPK–PK155
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,444+84% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
63%
State
28.1%
Local (property tax)
62.8%
Federal
9.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,511
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.5%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.5% graduation rate — 10.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,444 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stratford School District?
Stratford School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,511 students.
What is the graduation rate for Stratford School District?
The graduation rate is 96.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Stratford School District spend per student?
Stratford School District spends $26,444 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Stratford School District?
46% of students in Stratford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Stratford School District?
No, Stratford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Stratford School District serve?
Stratford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Stratford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Stratford School District is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.