Cross Lanes Elementary School

5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cross Lanes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cross Lanes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Cross Lanes Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025

School Rankings

Cross Lanes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Lanes Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#74 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
34%
50-54%
41%
30-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
9%
4%
White
76%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cross Lanes Elementary School's ranking?
Cross Lanes Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Cross Lanes Elementary School often compared to?
Cross Lanes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Harmony Elementary School, Nitro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Cross Lanes Elementary School?
303 students attend Cross Lanes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cross Lanes Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross Lanes Elementary School?
Cross Lanes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cross Lanes Elementary School offer ?
Cross Lanes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cross Lanes Elementary School part of?
Cross Lanes Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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