Craddock Elementary School in Aurora, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Craddock Elementary School is a suburban public school in Aurora, Ohio that is part of Aurora City School District. It serves 433 students in grades 1 - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.6:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 1 - 2

433 Students

20 Teachers

105 Hurd Rd

Aurora, OH 44202 View local requests

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Craddock Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Atwood

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Craddock Elementary School Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Craddock Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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