Cross County Ele Technical Academy

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Cross County Ele Technical Academy ranks 233 rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cross County Ele Technical Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, serving 405 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Cross County School District, which is ranked 115 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student ($10,917 in 2018-2019), Cross County Ele Technical Academy has consistently performed below the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 33.8% in ELA, 32.9% in Reading, and 43.8% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 73rd out of 488 Arkansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 233rd out of 497 in 2023-2024. This concerning trend suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation.

Interestingly, the nearby Weiner Elementary, a public school in the Harrisburg School District, outperformed Cross County Ele Technical Academy in most academic areas, with higher proficiency rates in ELA, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. Weiner Elementary also had a lower free and reduced lunch rate (19.8%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (11:1) compared to Cross County Ele Technical Academy's 100% free and reduced lunch rate and fluctuating student-teacher ratio. The high poverty level at Cross County Ele Technical Academy may be a significant factor contributing to the school's underperformance compared to its neighbors.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324

(870) 588-3337

District: Cross County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,917

Students who attend Cross County Ele Technical Academy usually attend:

High:

Cross County High A New Technical School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

African American:

4.2%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 114.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cross County Ele Technical Academy ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), African American (4.2%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 114.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cross County Ele Technical Academy is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Cross County Ele Technical Academy employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross County Ele Technical Academy is $10,917.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cross County Ele Technical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cross County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cross County School District 115^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cross County Ele Technical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2011	21.95	408^th	471	13.4%
2012	25.12	402^nd	468	14.1%
2015	32.54	336^th	466	27.9%
2016	56.93	204^th	494	58.7%
2017	68.12	135^th	485	72.2%
2018	79.06	83^rd	480	82.7%
2019	79.76	73^rd	488	85.0%
2021	75.64	105^th	496	78.8%
2022	71.37	124^th	487	74.5%
2023	68.58	149^th	492	69.7%
2024	54.33	233^rd	497	53.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 21, 2011

My daughter graduated last year. She is doing well in college and has more technology skills that most of her classmates. I highly recommend this district. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cross County Ele Technical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	282	29	0	8	1	2	7	329
2011	309	25	0	5	1	1	4	345
2012	324	28	1	2	1	0	3	359
2013	327	24	0	2	0	0	2	355
2014	359	31	0	6	1	0	2	399
2015	334	26	0	10	0	0	0	370
2016	344	26	0	12	0	0	0	382
2017	331	16	0	14	0	0	0	361
2018	317	12	0	13	0	0	0	342
2019	330	16	0	9	0	0	1	356
2020	328	14	0	7	0	0	5	354
2021	322	13	0	8	1	0	7	351
2022	331	15	0	6	1	0	9	362
2023	370	15	0	9	3	0	8	405
2024	351	16	1	8	1	0	6	383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cross County Ele Technical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	329	27.4	12.1	99.1
2011	345	27.7	12.4	99.1
2012	359	25.9	13.8	74.7
2013	355	27.7	12.8	72.4
2014	399	28.3	14.0	77.7
2015	370	25.0	14.8	74.1
2016	382	25.0	15.2	75.7
2017	361	25.4	14.2	36.8
2018	342	23.0	14.8	41.2
2019	356	23.6	15.0	100
2020	354	24.0	14.7	100
2021	351	23.8	14.7	100
2022	362	25.9	13.9	100
2023	405	24.8	16.2	100
2024	383	24.8	15.4	114.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cross County Ele Technical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	329	27.4	12.1	99.1
2011	345	27.7	12.4	99.1
2012	359	25.9	13.8	74.7
2013	355	27.7	12.8	72.4
2014	399	28.3	14.0	77.7
2015	370	25.0	14.8	74.1
2016	382	25.0	15.2	75.7
2017	361	25.4	14.2	36.8
2018	342	23.0	14.8	41.2
2019	356	23.6	15.0	100
2020	354	24.0	14.7	100
2021	351	23.8	14.7	100
2022	362	25.9	13.9	100
2023	405	24.8	16.2	100
2024	383	24.8	15.4	114.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cross County Ele Technical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,349 (30.7%)	$7,568 (69.3%)	$10,917

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross County Ele Technical Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 492 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	82	63.4	18.6%
3rd Grade English (Cross County School District)	82	63.4	18.6%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	69.2	59.6	9.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cross County School District)	69.2	59.6	9.6%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	51.3	28.8	22.5%
3rd Grade Science (Cross County School District)	51.3	28.8	22.5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	38.5	30.8	7.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	38.5	30.8	7.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	79.4	73.3	6.1%
4th Grade English (Cross County School District)	79.4	73.3	6.1%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	61.8	53.3	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Cross County School District)	61.8	53.3	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	55.9	35.5	20.4%
4th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	55.9	35.5	20.4%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	61.8	46.7	15.1%
4th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	61.8	46.7	15.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	86.9	79.6	7.3%
5th Grade English (Cross County School District)	86.9	79.6	7.3%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	73.9	59.2	14.7%
5th Grade Math (Cross County School District)	73.9	59.2	14.7%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	58.7	51	7.7%
5th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	58.7	51	7.7%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	47.9	55.1	7.2%
5th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	47.9	55.1	7.2%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	81.7	67.4	14.3%
6th Grade English (Cross County School District)	81.7	67.4	14.3%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	81.6	71.4	10.2%
6th Grade Math (Cross County School District)	81.6	71.4	10.2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	54.2	38.8	15.4%
6th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	54.2	38.8	15.4%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Cross County Ele Technical Academy)	57.2	53	4.2%
6th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	57.2	53	4.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	356	405	13.8%
African American	16	15	6.3%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	9
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	330	370	12.1%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Cross County Ele Technical Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross County Ele Technical Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2622 Hwy 42	Cherry Valley	72324	Cross County	Cross County School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 588-3337	383	25	15.4	114.6%	351 (91.6%)	16 (4.2%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	54.3	233^rd of 497 public elementary schools	53.1%		68.6	149^th of 492 public elementary schools	69.7%	84	26.9	37.0	27.4	43.4	33.8	26.9	37.0	23.5	43.4	32.9	44.3	31.5	45.1	54.7	43.8	34.6	37.1	25.5	39.6	34.3	$10,917	$3,349	$7,568
Harrisburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	1003 S Illinois St	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 578-2410	436	29	15.0	29.4%	393 (90.1%)	6 (1.4%)	20 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	37.8	331^st of 497 public elementary schools	33.4%		50.8	265^th of 492 public elementary schools	46.1%	66	32.4	26.0	27.8		28.7	32.5	26.0	27.8		28.7	36.5	24.7	30.6		30.5	31.1	28.6	29.1		29.6	$11,029	$1,900	$9,129
Wynne Primary School	Public	K-2	1500 N Lemons	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 238-5050	593	39	15.0	69.8%	358 (60.4%)	197 (33.2%)	19 (3.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.2%)								(n/a)																					$8,935	$1,977	$6,958
Wynne Intermediate School	Public	3-5	100 E Bridges	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 238-5060	519	34	15.3	64.7%	326 (62.8%)	166 (32.0%)	10 (1.9%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	59.7	207^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.4%		45.4	311^th of 492 public elementary schools	36.8%	104	43.9	38.0	39.3		40.4	41.4	37.4	39.9		39.6	39.1	39.9	33.9		37.5	40.8	33.7	33.3		35.9	$8,879	$2,089	$6,790
Weiner Elementary	Public	K-6	313 Garfield St	Weiner	72479	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 684-2252	110	9	12.2	18.2%	85 (77.3%)	3 (2.7%)	16 (14.5%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	145^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.8%		89.6	32^nd of 492 public elementary schools	93.5%	113	38.9	40.0	52.6		46.3	38.9	40.0	52.7		44.4	33.4	50.0	73.7		55.6	33.4	60.0	31.6		38.9	$13,430	$2,462	$10,968

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross County Ele Technical Academy

What district is Cross County Ele Technical Academy in?

Cross County School District

How many students attend Cross County Ele Technical Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Cross County Ele Technical Academy.

What schools do graduates of Cross County Ele Technical Academy attend?

Students who attend Cross County Ele Technical Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Cross County High A New Technical School

Is Cross County Ele Technical Academy a good school?

Cross County Ele Technical Academy ranks 233^rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cross County Ele Technical Academy?

Students at Cross County Ele Technical Academy are 92% White, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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