STRATFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Stratford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Central Union Elementary school district, located in Stratford, CA with about 297 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Stratford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Stratford Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the heart of Stratford, California, serving as the primary educational hub for the local community. As a TK-8 school, it plays a vital role in the foundational development of students in the region, focusing on providing a supportive and close-knit environment where students from diverse backgrounds can build their academic and social skills. Because it is situated in a tight-knit agricultural area, the school often acts as a central point for community engagement and parent involvement.

Academically, Stratford Elementary is part of the Stratford Union Elementary School District and is committed to fostering core literacy and mathematical competencies. The school emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere, utilizing its smaller class sizes to offer more personalized attention to students as they progress from their early childhood years through the transition to high school. By focusing on both character development and fundamental learning, the school aims to prepare its students to be productive members of the broader Kings County community.

For more information, contact Stratford Elementary at (559) 947-3391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.