Cross Elementary

Summary:

Cross Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Cross, South Carolina, with a student population of 348 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's racial makeup is predominantly African American (66.09%), followed by White (22.99%), two or more races (6.61%), and Hispanic (4.31%).

Despite having the highest per-student spending ($16,927) among nearby schools and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.4, Cross Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and Berkeley 01 district averages across all grade levels. This is likely due to the school's 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households, a key differentiating factor compared to the nearby schools, such as Henry E. Bonner Elementary, St. Stephen Elementary, and Cane Bay Elementary, which have more diverse student populations and higher academic performance.

While Cross Elementary's overall performance is low, the school's African American students perform better than the school's overall performance, ranking in the top 50% of South Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup. This suggests that the school may be able to leverage its strengths in supporting African American students to improve the overall academic outcomes. Analyzing the practices and strategies employed by the nearby higher-performing schools could also provide valuable insights for improving Cross Elementary's educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1325 Ranger Drive
       Cross, SC  29436


(843) 899-8916

District: Berkeley 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
518th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,927 Help


Students who attend Cross Elementary usually attend:

High:    Cross High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.1%
White:
23.0%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cross Elementary ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 18th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cross Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Berkeley 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross Elementary is $16,927, which is the 4th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Berkeley 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cross Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cross Elementary 518th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cross Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Berkeley 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley 01 37th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cross Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.83 405th 542 25.3%
2004 37.46 385th 550 30.0%
2005 42.53 358th 557 35.7%
2006 38.45 390th 559 30.2%
2007 43.56 367th 566 35.2%
2008 43.17 367th 577 36.4%
2009 38.51 398th 580 31.4%
2010 34.83 431st 589 26.8%
2011 39.39 412th 597 31.0%
2012 41.50 392nd 594 34.0%
2013 36.99 409th 599 31.7%
2014 34.64 450th 630 28.6%
2015 33.00 452nd 638 29.2%
2016 37.55 395th 619 36.2%
2017 22.66 512th 639 19.9%
2018 23.54 485th 624 22.3%
2019 17.82 547th 643 14.9%
2021 16.56 515th 622 17.2%
2022 23.23 479th 625 23.4%
2023 23.78 500th 644 22.4%
2024 20.43 518th 638 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.01 439th 588 25.3%
2019 21.27 508th 600 15.3%
2021 26.24 444th 580 23.4%
2022 31.26 426th 600 29.0%
2023 30.84 447th 608 26.5%
2024 24.20 475th 599 20.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.00 465th 570 18.4%
2019 16.53 515th 588 12.4%
2022 27.54 419th 573 26.9%
2023 21.96 470th 580 19.0%
2024 20.24 463rd 565 18.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Cross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.01 430th 571 24.7%
2019 20.53 487th 590 17.5%
2022 20.67 466th 579 19.5%
2024 18.66 476th 568 16.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Cross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 273rd 412 33.7%
2019 37.06 291st 421 30.9%
2022 53.43 166th 393 57.8%
2023 53.74 168th 394 57.4%
2024 45.54 194th 369 47.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 26, 2016

Open Quote Racist elementary school I've ever had to my daughter in .
They play hardcore Rap music unedited for kindergarten - second graders
The staff calls u racist names . My white daughter was bullied every dad for 6 months and her grades were still up but yet she couldn't perform the work but they still passed her .I had enough I learned how to homeschool and started homeschooling her the next year her academics jumped up she was doing alot better .If your White dont let your kids Go there !!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cross Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 53 485 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1989 64 486 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1990 59 492 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 71 606 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1992 59 613 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1993 81 626 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 100 577 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 113 552 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1996 113 552 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1997 100 557 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1998 100 547 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1999 102 520 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 103 547 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 84 516 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2002 104 429 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2003 104 429 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2004 89 391 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 95 366 0 12 3 n/a n/a 1 477
2006 115 402 1 27 3 n/a n/a 1 549
2007 108 355 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 93 328 1 20 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 95 319 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 91 325 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 91 348 2 5 0 0 0 0 446
2012 98 299 2 8 1 0 7 0 415
2013 105 291 2 10 0 0 9 0 417
2014 116 270 1 9 1 0 3 0 400
2015 103 276 1 6 1 0 9 0 396
2016 93 252 1 5 1 0 4 0 356
2017 90 277 0 10 1 0 6 0 384
2018 97 255 0 14 1 0 10 0 377
2019 86 236 0 18 0 0 15 0 355
2020 95 237 0 13 2 0 15 0 362
2021 89 210 0 11 1 0 21 0 332
2022 75 206 0 9 0 0 22 0 312
2023 80 230 0 15 0 0 23 0 348

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 538 32.1 16.7 n/a
1989 550 32.2 17.0 n/a
1990 551 32.6 16.9 n/a
1991 677 40.7 16.6 71.6
1992 672 41.2 16.3 78.3
1993 707 40.3 17.5 80.2
1994 679 38.0 17.9 77.3
1995 667 37.0 18.0 76.9
1996 667 37.0 18.0 76.9
1997 658 39.0 16.9 81.5
1998 648 39.0 16.6 72.4
1999 624 45.0 13.9 86.1
2000 651 44.0 14.8 86.3
2001 606 42.0 14.4 87.8
2002 538 40.5 13.3 89.8
2003 538 40.5 13.3 89.8
2004 484 36.1 13.4 86.8
2005 477 32.2 14.8 88.9
2006 549 30.6 17.9 86.1
2007 491 45.1 10.9 83.9
2008 445 29.1 15.3 87.6
2009 425 29.8 14.3 91.3
2010 423 28.8 14.6 85.1
2011 446 27.5 16.2 93.5
2012 415 28.0 14.8 92.3
2013 417 28.0 14.8 95.7
2014 400 28.0 14.2 89.3
2015 396 27.0 14.6 87.6
2016 356 26.0 13.6 97.5
2017 384 25.0 15.3 100
2018 377 25.0 15.0 100
2019 355 23.0 15.4 100
2020 362 23.0 15.7 100
2021 332 23.0 14.4 100
2022 312 21.6 14.4 100
2023 348 21.2 16.4 100

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 538 32.1 16.7 n/a
1989 550 32.2 17.0 n/a
1990 551 32.6 16.9 n/a
1991 677 40.7 16.6 71.6
1992 672 41.2 16.3 78.3
1993 707 40.3 17.5 80.2
1994 679 38.0 17.9 77.3
1995 667 37.0 18.0 76.9
1996 667 37.0 18.0 76.9
1997 658 39.0 16.9 81.5
1998 648 39.0 16.6 72.4
1999 624 45.0 13.9 86.1
2000 651 44.0 14.8 86.3
2001 606 42.0 14.4 87.8
2002 538 40.5 13.3 89.8
2003 538 40.5 13.3 89.8
2004 484 36.1 13.4 86.8
2005 477 32.2 14.8 88.9
2006 549 30.6 17.9 86.1
2007 491 45.1 10.9 83.9
2008 445 29.1 15.3 87.6
2009 425 29.8 14.3 91.3
2010 423 28.8 14.6 85.1
2011 446 27.5 16.2 93.5
2012 415 28.0 14.8 92.3
2013 417 28.0 14.8 95.7
2014 400 28.0 14.2 89.3
2015 396 27.0 14.6 87.6
2016 356 26.0 13.6 97.5
2017 384 25.0 15.3 100
2018 377 25.0 15.0 100
2019 355 23.0 15.4 100
2020 362 23.0 15.7 100
2021 332 23.0 14.4 100
2022 312 21.6 14.4 100
2023 348 21.2 16.4 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cross Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,182 (9.9%) $767 (6.4%) $1,948 (16.3%) $8,822 (73.6%) $1,210 (10.1%) $10,032 (83.7%) $11,980
2020 $795 (5.8%) $280 (2.0%) $1,075 (7.8%) $10,861 (79.1%) $1,793 (13.1%) $12,654 (92.2%) $13,730
2021 $1,057 (10.4%) $504 (5.0%) $1,561 (15.4%) $8,295 (81.9%) $276 (2.7%) $8,570 (84.6%) $10,131
2022 $1,295 (9.5%) $865 (6.4%) $2,160 (15.9%) $10,027 (73.9%) $1,374 (10.1%) $11,401 (84.1%) $13,561
2023 $1,876 (11.1%) $1,281 (7.6%) $3,157 (18.7%) $12,146 (71.8%) $1,623 (9.6%) $13,769 (81.3%) $16,927

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 547th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 500th of 644 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cross Elementary)32.739.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)50.951.9
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cross Elementary)2529.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)52.946.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Cross Elementary)27.926.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Berkeley 01)53.640.2
 13.4%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cross Elementary)37.252.4
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)52.553.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cross Elementary)27.921.4
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)46.437.9
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cross Elementary)35.935.7
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)44.848.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cross Elementary)1811.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)42.833
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Cross Elementary)27.124.3
 2.8%
   6th Grade Science (Berkeley 01)49.438.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cross Elementary)2551.3
 26.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)43.549.8
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cross Elementary)12.527
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)41.427.4
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355348
 2%
African American236230
 2.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1815
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8680
 7%
Two or More Races1523
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Cross Elementary.

Students who attend Cross Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Cross High

Cross Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.8% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Cross Elementary are 66% African American, 23% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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