Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia Cross Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Cross Elementary serves the west part of Siler City, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 24.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Cross Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Virginia Cross Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Cross Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
70%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
7%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Cross Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Cross Elementary School is ranked #1773 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Virginia Cross Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Cross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siler City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Virginia Cross Elementary School?
494 students attend Virginia Cross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Virginia Cross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Cross Elementary School?
Virginia Cross Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Virginia Cross Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Cross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia Cross Elementary School part of?
Virginia Cross Elementary School is part of Chatham County Schools.
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