STRATFORD ISD

Name

STRATFORD ISD

Legal name

Stratford Independent School District

Website

https://stratfordisd.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Gifted talented programs
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stratford Independent School District is a public school district serving approximately 491 PK-12 students across three campuses in Stratford, Texas (Texas Panhandle). The district delivers free public K-12 education including core academics, Special Education, Dyslexia intervention, Gifted and Talented programming, Career and Technical Education (CTE) in agriculture and health science, athletics, band, UIL academics, FFA, and National Honor Society, supplemented by free and reduced-price meal programs.

Product overview

Stratford ISD is a public school district serving approximately 491 students in grades PK-12 across three campuses: Mary Allen Elementary (PK-4), Stratford Junior High (5-8), and Stratford High School (9-12). The district operates as a unified educational platform offering core academic programs, specialized services (special education, dyslexia intervention, gifted and talented), and comprehensive extracurricular activities including athletics, band, UIL academics, FFA, and National Honor Society. CTE pathways in agriculture and health science provide career-focused education. The district utilizes ParentSquare for parent communication, Ascender for student portals, and maintains online grievance filing through Google Forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mary Allen Elementary: Elementary school serving PK-4 grades within Stratford ISD
• Stratford Junior High
• Stratford High School

Products and services

• Mary Allen Elementary School PK-Grade 4 elementary school serving as the district's early childhood and primary education campus for Stratford-area students.
• Stratford Junior High School Grades 5-8 junior high providing core academics, athletics, band, UIL academics, and extracurricular activities including One Act Play for Stratford-area students.
• Stratford High School Grades 9-12 high school with college-preparatory academics, athletics, fine arts (band, one-act play), CTE programs in agriculture and health science, and UIL competitive activities for Stratford-area students.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including dyslexia services, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and individualized education plans (IEPs) compliant with IDEA requirements for students with disabilities.
• Gifted and Talented Program Gifted and Talented program providing differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities for identified gifted students in the district.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) CTE programs including agriculture (veterinary medicine, livestock production, horticulture, floral design, equine science), health science (medical terminology), and technical trades for high school students.
• Athletics Program Athletic programs including football (Elks), basketball, track, golf, cross country, and cheerleading at junior high and high school levels.
• Band (Big Blue Band) Award-winning marching band and concert band programs at both junior high and high school levels.
• UIL Academics University Interscholastic League academic competitions including math, science, social studies, and language arts contests.
• National Honor Society NHS chapter recognizing and serving high school students with academic excellence and community service.
• FFA (Future Farmers of America) Agricultural education and leadership program with livestock projects, judging teams, and leadership development.
• Stratford Education Foundation Non-profit foundation supporting Stratford ISD through grants, scholarships, and educational program funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides educational services to 491 students across PK-12 grades

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Region 16 Service Center (ESC 16)coreOthersRegional education service center providing professional development, technical assistance, and shared services to school districts in the Texas Panhandle region. Stratford ISD utilizes Region 16 for staff training, compliance support, and educational resources.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState education regulatory agency that oversees all Texas public school districts, establishes curriculum standards (TEKS), administers state assessments (STAAR), and provides funding through the Foundation School Program.
• Texas Retirement System (TRS)coreOthersState agency managing retirement benefits for Texas public school employees, including teacher and staff pension administration.
• Stratford Education FoundationsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent non-profit foundation supporting Stratford ISD through fundraising, grants, and educational programs. Website at stratfordeducationfoundation.com.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool-family communication platform used by Stratford ISD for announcements, newsletters, and parent engagement. The district's website is powered by ParentSquare's SmartSites platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sunray ISD: Small rural public K-12 Texas Panhandle district of similar size and student profile, operating under the same TEA funding framework and serving an agriculture-dependent community.
• Canadian ISD: Small public K-12 Texas Panhandle district with similar rural profile, scale, and dependence on property tax and state aid — a useful comparator for funding and program trade-offs.
• Gruver ISD: Small public K-12 school district in the Texas Panhandle serving a comparable rural community. Operates with similar per-pupil funding model and program breadth, making it the closest single-district peer.
• Cactus ISD: Small public K-12 school district in the Texas Panhandle with comparable enrollment and rural economic base, making it a near-direct comparator on scale and program scope.
• Hartley ISD: Small public K-12 district in the Texas Panhandle serving a similarly rural community, operating with comparable governance structure and state funding exposure.
• Boys Ranch ISD: Small public K-12 district serving a residential community near Amarillo with similar enrollment scale, operating under the same Texas school finance regime and TEA oversight.
• Miami ISD: Small rural public K-12 Texas district in Roberts County with comparable enrollment, funding mix, and CTE orientation toward agricultural pathways.
• Texhoma ISD: Very small Texas-Oklahoma border rural public K-12 district with similar enrollment scale and Panhandle-adjacent demographics, facing comparable recruitment and funding dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Dumas ISD: Larger public K-12 district in the Texas Panhandle that shares the same TEA Region 16 ESC service area and similar community context, useful as a broad incumbent reference for program scale and funding dynamics.
• Dalhart ISD: Larger but still rural public K-12 Texas Panhandle district. Overlaps geographically and operationally with Stratford but operates at meaningful scale, illustrating the upper-bound of program breadth available under the same funding regime.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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