At a glance
Reported students
454
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436.5
Stratton Elementary School: 454 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 438
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Stratton Elementary School
Stratton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Champaign. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Champaign CUSD 4. NCES reports 454 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (68.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%). English learners represent 32.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stratton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.4%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black68.1%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Champaign CUSD 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bottenfield Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
456 reported students
Carrie Busey Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
444 reported students
Robeson Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Westview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
434 reported students
Dr Howard Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
426 reported students
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
426 reported students
Public schools near Stratton Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elem School Elementary · Champaign CUSD 4 | KG–05 | 265 | 0.8 mi |
| M L King Jr Elem School Elementary · Urbana SD 116 | KG–05 | 322 | 1.2 mi |
| Dr Howard Elem School Elementary · Champaign CUSD 4 | KG–05 | 426 | 1.2 mi |
| South Side Elementary School Elementary · Champaign CUSD 4 | KG–05 | 307 | 1.3 mi |
| Westview Elem School Elementary · Champaign CUSD 4 | KG–05 | 434 | 1.7 mi |
| Garden Hills Elem Academy Elementary · Champaign CUSD 4 | PK–08 | 411 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stratton Elementary School
What grades does Stratton Elementary School serve?
Stratton Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Champaign CUSD 4.
How many students attend Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School reported 454 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 438 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 454 students and 31.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Stratton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stratton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Champaign CUSD 4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stratton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Stratton Elementary School in?
Stratton Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4, based in Champaign, IL, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stratton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Elem School (0.8 mi), M L King Jr Elem School (1.2 mi), Dr Howard Elem School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.