Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School serves the northern part of Flagstaff, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 719.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 35.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
26%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
45%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School's ranking?
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School is ranked #790 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School?
350 students attend Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School?
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School offer ?
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School part of?
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
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