Stratford Community School District, Iowa

Stratford Community School District is a unified school district in Hamilton County, Webster County, and Boone County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,258 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 77.5 sq mi (201 km²) of land.

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Stratford Community School District in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,258 ± 161
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Hamilton County54% of the district’s landWebster County35% of the district’s landBoone County11% of the district’s land
Land area
77.5 sq mi (201 km²)
Median household income
$58,162 ± $11,620
Median home value
$111,400 ± $12,379
Water area
0.55 sq mi (1.43 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1927480
Coordinates (central point)
42.273159, -93.917813

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Stratford Community School District, largest first

  1. Marion Township932 people
  2. Stratford (city)735 people
  3. Hardin Township85 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. South Hamilton Community School District12 mi east
  2. Boone Community School District13 mi south
  3. Southeast Valley Community School District15 mi west
  4. Webster City Community School District16 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Stratford Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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