STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat school district, located in STRATTON, CO with about 135 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 8 teachers, STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the small, rural community of Stratton, Colorado, situated in Kit Carson County. As part of the Stratton School District (RE-4), the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing primary education to students in a close-knit, agricultural-focused environment. Because of its location in a remote area of the Eastern Plains, the school plays a vital role in fostering educational opportunities for children in a low-density population center, often emphasizing smaller class sizes and personalized attention.

The school is typically characterized by a community-centric approach, where the faculty and staff work closely with local families to support student development. Like many small-town schools in rural Colorado, Stratton Elementary focuses on foundational academics while integrating the values and culture of the surrounding region. It operates with a commitment to preparing students for the transition to secondary education, maintaining the essential educational infrastructure necessary for the town’s youth to thrive despite the limitations of its geographic isolation.

For more information, contact STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 348-5521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.