Stratford Elementary is a public K–8 school in Lemoore, California with about 290 students. The school has about 21 students for every teacher which helps with structured classroom instruction in a full K–8 setting. According to academic data, about 20% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math and about 22% do the same in English Language Arts. Stratford Elementary's main goals are to help students learn the basics of reading and writing, improve their math skills and follow state standards for their curriculum. The student body is made up of people from all over the Central Valley, and a large number of them are minorities. Most of the time, public funding per student is in line with the average for the whole state and helps pay for student services and lessons. The school is in a rural area near Lemoore and serves families who live in an agricultural area that is known for having low housing costs and a close-knit community. Stratford Elementary shows that there are still ways for students to improve their academic performance, especially in core subjects. This school is working hard to be one of the top elementary schools in California.