Enrollment
265
Elementary
DISTRICT 367 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITERIVER UNIFIED DISTRICT (4394)·NCES 040916001768
Cradleboard School
7301 N POWERLINE RD, WHITERIVER, AZ 85941 · (928) 358-5650 · Navajo County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL265 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 39 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 40 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 48 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 19% |
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Whiteriver Unified District (4394). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
11.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +9.0pp since 2017
Math
2.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -26.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 11 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 2 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 26 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 11.0% | 2.0% |
| 2022-23 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| 2021-22 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2020-21 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 2018-19 | 21.0% | 37.0% |
| 2017-18 | 2.0% | 28.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Cradleboard School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Navajo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #1,069 of 1,072 | #19 of 20 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 11.0% | #1,012 of 1,072 | #16 of 20 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.0pp | #394 of 930 | #2 of 13 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 265 | #932 of 1,223 | #14 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #365 of 991 | #9 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.9% | #964 of 1,007 | #16 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.7% | #602 of 721 | #16 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
265
-15 (-5%) vs 2020
-2% since 2000-01, when it was 271
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 14.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 265 | 17 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 265 | 18 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 266 | 17 | 15.7:1 | 69% (183) |
| 2020-21 | 280 | 20 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 284 | 18 | 15.8:1 | 79% (223) |
| 2015-16 | 297 | 21 | 14.1:1 | 1% (4) |
| 2010-11 | 351 | 20 | 17.6:1 | 99% (348) |
| 2000-01 | 271 | 14 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cradleboard School.
About Cradleboard School
A small elementary school in WHITERIVER, Arizona, Cradleboard School is part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394). A total of 265 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 5. The average for elementary schools in Arizona is about 451 students, so this school is 41% smaller than average.
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) counts 5 schools and 2,231 students, including Cradleboard School.
Cradleboard School enrolls a student body that is 97% Native American. The chance that two students picked at random at Cradleboard School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 6%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.6:1, with 17 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, elementary schools in Arizona average 17.0:1.
According to the American Community Survey, in Navajo County, median household income is about $54,606, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Cradleboard School is one of 98 public schools in Navajo County, which together enroll about 19,662 students.
Whiteriver Elementary is located about 6.0 miles from Cradleboard School. Other public schools within ten miles: 5.
Cradleboard School falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 5%, from 280 to 265. The number of students per teacher rose from 14.0 to 15.6 over 4 years.
The Cradleboard School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Navajo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
108,415
Census ACS
Median income
$54,606
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
98
19,662 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
- Alchesay High SchoolHigh · 742 students
- Seven Mile SchoolElementary · 437 students
- Whiteriver ElementaryElementary · 400 students
- Canyon Day Junior High SchoolMiddle · 387 students
Other schools in WHITERIVER
- Alchesay High SchoolHigh · 742 students
- Seven Mile SchoolElementary · 437 students
- Whiteriver ElementaryElementary · 400 students
- Canyon Day Junior High SchoolMiddle · 387 students
- John F. Kennedy Day SchoolElementary · 188 students
- NAVIT - Alchesay High SchoolHigh · 33 students
Nearby schools
- Whiteriver Elementary6.0 mi · 400
- NAVIT - Alchesay High School6.2 mi · 33
- Alchesay High School6.2 mi · 742
- Seven Mile School9.1 mi · 437
- Theodore Roosevelt School9.3 mi · 149
- Canyon Day Junior High School10.9 mi · 387
Frequently asked questions
About Cradleboard SchoolHow many students attend Cradleboard School?
Cradleboard School enrolls approximately 265 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Cradleboard School serve?
Cradleboard School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cradleboard School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cradleboard School is approximately 15.6:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cradleboard School?
At Cradleboard School, the student body is approximately 0% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.
What district is Cradleboard School in?
Cradleboard School is part of Whiteriver Unified District (4394).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.