Serving 719 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cross Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cross Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cross Oaks Elementary School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cross Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Oaks Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6238 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Cross Oaks Elementary School is ranked #6238 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cross Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Cross Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A Monaco by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Cross Oaks Elementary School?
719 students attend Cross Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Cross Oaks Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Oaks Elementary School?
Cross Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Cross Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cross Oaks Elementary School part of?
Cross Oaks Elementary School is part of Denton ISD School District.
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