- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiteriver, AZ
Cradleboard School
Federal NCES profile for Cradleboard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040916001768
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cradleboard School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 265
- students enrolled
Cradleboard School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Whiteriver Unified District (4394) · Arizona
NCES ID 040916001768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cradleboard School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040916001768 · Whiteriver, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 15.6:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Alchesay High School (742 students)
Cradleboard School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cradleboard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alchesay High
Alchesay High School
742 students
- Seven Mile Sch
Seven Mile School
437 students
- Whiteriver Ele
Whiteriver Elementary
400 students
- Canyon Day Jun
Canyon Day Junior High School
387 students
- This school 265
Cradleboard School
265 students
What this shows Cradleboard School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cradleboard School compares
Cradleboard School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
White 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Cradleboard School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Whiteriver Unified District (4394) reports $13,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cradleboard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchesay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seven Mile School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whiteriver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Day Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cradleboard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Whiteriver
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cradleboard School
How many students attend Cradleboard School?
Cradleboard School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiteriver, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cradleboard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cradleboard School is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cradleboard School?
68.8% of students at Cradleboard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cradleboard School?
The largest demographic group at Cradleboard School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.0% of enrollment, in Whiteriver, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cradleboard School?
Cradleboard School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Whiteriver Unified District (4394)?
Besides Cradleboard School, Whiteriver Unified District (4394) also operates Alchesay High School (742 students), Seven Mile School (437 students), and Whiteriver Elementary (400 students). See the Whiteriver Unified District (4394) district page for the complete list.