- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, OH
Craddock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Craddock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390491703516
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craddock Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Craddock Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craddock Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Craddock Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390491703516 · Aurora, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 18.8:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora High School (984 students)
Craddock Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Craddock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora High Sc
Aurora High School
984 students
- Harmon Middle
Harmon Middle School
689 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
657 students
- This school
Craddock Elementary School
433 students
- Miller Element 286
Miller Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Craddock Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craddock Elementary School compares
Craddock Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Craddock Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Aurora City reports $15,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Craddock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craddock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Craddock Elementary School
How many students attend Craddock Elementary School?
Craddock Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, OH. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craddock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Craddock Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craddock Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Craddock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craddock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Craddock Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craddock Elementary School?
Craddock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Craddock Elementary School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Craddock Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora City?
Besides Craddock Elementary School, Aurora City also operates Aurora High School (984 students), Harmon Middle School (689 students), and Leighton Elementary School (657 students). See the Aurora City district page for the complete list.