Cross Plains Elementary School

700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cross Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cross Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Cross Plains Elementary School's student population of 209 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
209 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Cross Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Plains Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1139 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cross Plains Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cross Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cross Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cross Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cross Plains Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cross Plains Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
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White
79%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Cross Plains Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cross Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cross Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cross Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Cross Plains Elementary School is ranked #1139 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cross Plains Elementary School?
209 students attend Cross Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cross Plains Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Plains Elementary School?
Cross Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Plains Elementary School offer ?
Cross Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cross Plains Elementary School part of?
Cross Plains Elementary School is part of Cross Plains Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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