Enrollment
433
Elementary
DISTRICT 459 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AURORA CITY·NCES 390491703516
Craddock Elementary School
105 Hurd Rd, Aurora, OH 44202 · (330) 562-3175 · Portage County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL433 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
52 students
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 43%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 204 | 47% |
| Grade 2 | 229 | 53% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 54% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Aurora City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Craddock Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craddock Elementary School this school | 433 | 12.0% | N/A |
| Indian Hill Primary Elementary School Cincinnati | 486 | 7.4% | N/A |
| Greensview Elementary School Upper Arlington | 483 | 9.1% | 89.7% |
| Fort Meigs Elementary School Perrysburg | 540 | 11.5% | 87.2% |
| Walnut Creek Elementary Galena | 546 | 8.6% | 84.7% |
| Indian Hill Elementary School Cincinnati | 539 | 6.9% | 87.7% |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Craddock Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Portage County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 433 | #704 of 1,808 | #7 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #732 of 1,582 | #8 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.8% | #706 of 1,590 | #9 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 12.0% | #705 of 767 | #13 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.0% | #348 of 561 | #2 of 6 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
433
-10 (-2%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 607
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
was 17.7:1
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 | 433 | 25 | 17.3:1 | 12% (52) |
| 2023-24 | 417 | 24 | 17.4:1 | 12% (51) |
| 2022-23 | 398 | 23 | 17.3:1 | 3% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 443 | 25 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 401 | 20 | 20.1:1 | 7% (28) |
| 2015-16 | 402 | 20 | 20.1:1 | 9% (37) |
| 2010-11 | 613 | 30 | 20.4:1 | 7% (43) |
| 2000-01 | 541 | 33 | 16.4:1 | 5% (29) |
| 1990-91 | 607 | 27 | 22.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Craddock Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (401 to 433); teachers up 25% (20 to 25).
About Craddock Elementary School
Families in Aurora, Ohio, are served by Craddock Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. The latest federal count shows 433 students in grades 1 through 2.
Craddock Elementary School sits within Aurora City, which has 5 schools and 3,049 students.
At Craddock Elementary School, White students make up 76% of the student body. The next largest groups are 11% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 3% Black. The school's White share is 11 points below the 87% share among Portage County residents. The school's diversity index is 41%, meaning two students picked at random have a 41% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal data list 25 full-time-equivalent teachers at Craddock Elementary School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 17.3:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Ohio average 17.9:1. The lunch program counts 12% of students at Craddock Elementary School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Portage County, the average is 38%.
Census Bureau estimates for Portage County show that the median household income is $75,766, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. There are 48 public schools in Portage County, enrolling about 19,638 students in all.
The closest public school, Aurora High School, is about 0.6 miles from Craddock Elementary School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 5 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Craddock Elementary School in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
Federal data show 443 students in 2020-21 and 433 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.
Community posts for Craddock Elementary School can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Portage County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
161,956
Census ACS
Median income
$75,766
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
19,638 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Aurora City
- Aurora High SchoolHigh · 984 students
- Harmon Middle SchoolMiddle · 689 students
- Leighton Elementary SchoolElementary · 657 students
- Miller Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
Other schools in Aurora
- Aurora High SchoolHigh · 984 students
- Harmon Middle SchoolMiddle · 689 students
- Leighton Elementary SchoolElementary · 657 students
- Miller Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
Nearby schools
- Aurora High School0.6 mi · 984
- Harmon Middle School0.8 mi · 689
- Leighton Elementary School1.1 mi · 657
- Miller Elementary School1.2 mi · 286
- Ellsworth Hill Elementary School4.9 mi · 617
- Wilcox Elementary School5.2 mi · 652
Frequently asked questions
About Craddock Elementary SchoolHow large is Craddock Elementary School?
Craddock Elementary School enrolls approximately 433 students in grades 01-02.
Is Craddock Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Craddock Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades 01-02.
How many teachers does Craddock Elementary School have?
Craddock Elementary School employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Craddock Elementary School?
At Craddock Elementary School, the student body is approximately 76% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Craddock Elementary School public or private?
Craddock Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Aurora City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.