- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040286001364
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School ranks #6 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Arizona
NCES ID 040286001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 040286001364 · Flagstaff, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 12.5:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagstaff High School (1,631 students)
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagstaff High
Flagstaff High School
1,631 students
- Coconino High
Coconino High School
1,444 students
- Sinagua Middle
Sinagua Middle School
1,013 students
- Mount Elden Mi
Mount Elden Middle School
678 students
- Manuel Demigue 561
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
561 students
- This school 350
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School compares
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 38% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Arizona - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$11,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 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 44.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagstaff Unified District (4192) reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coconino High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinagua Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Elden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Flagstaff
1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
How many students attend Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School?
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% 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 Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School?
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School rank among schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School ranks #6 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagstaff Unified District (4192)?
Besides Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School, Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students), Coconino High School (1,444 students), and Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students). See the Flagstaff Unified District (4192) district page for the complete list.