Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cross Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cross Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cross Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
66%
32%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Elementary School's ranking?
Cross Elementary School is ranked #981 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cross Elementary School often compared to?
Cross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Cross Elementary School?
312 students attend Cross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cross Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Elementary School?
Cross Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Elementary School offer ?
Cross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cross Elementary School part of?
Cross Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2016
Love this small rural school. Great teachers and administrators.
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