Is Cross Plains Elementary a good school?

Cross Plains Elementary ranks 917 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cross Plains Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Cross Plains Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cross Plains Elementary?

Students at Cross Plains Elementary are 79% White, 19% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cross Plains Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cross Plains Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Cross Plains High School

Cross Plains Elementary

Summary:

Cross Plains Elementary is a public elementary school serving 209 students in grades PK-6 in the May Independent School District (ISD) in Cross Plains, Texas. This high-performing school has consistently demonstrated strong academic outcomes, outperforming state averages in reading and mathematics across most grade levels.

Cross Plains Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from the 2,322nd position out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to the 917th position out of 4,675 schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who have consistently ranked among the top in the state. Additionally, the school's female and male students have both performed well, with both groups ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools.

When compared to the nearby May Elementary and Rising Star Elementary, Cross Plains Elementary stands out as the higher-performing institution, with its students demonstrating stronger proficiency rates on STAAR tests and higher overall school rankings. While the school has shown impressive academic growth, there are a few areas where it could potentially focus on improvement, such as boosting 3rd-grade reading and mathematics proficiency and exploring strategies to better support the academic growth of male students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443-2112

(254) 725-6123

District: Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
917^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,250

Students who attend Cross Plains Elementary usually attend:

High:

Cross Plains High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.4%

Hispanic:

19.1%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cross Plains Elementary ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (19.1%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cross Plains Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Cross Plains Elementary employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross Plains Elementary is $11,250.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cross Plains Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd) 324^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	69.57	1007^th	3465	70.9%
2005	63.28	1354^th	3475	61.0%
2006	54.02	1831^st	3476	47.3%
2007	66.73	1260^th	3724	66.2%
2008	49.53	2227^th	3768	40.9%
2009	52.34	2120^th	3884	45.4%
2010	44.61	2605^th	3937	33.8%
2011	53.79	2202^nd	4095	46.2%
2012	55.12	1987^th	4206	52.8%
2013	49.42	2328^th	4221	44.8%
2014	62.83	1601^st	4260	62.4%
2015	51.48	2245^th	4320	48.0%
2016	49.25	2345^th	4286	45.3%
2017	51.91	1864^th	4329	56.9%
2018	44.09	2297^th	4359	47.3%
2019	45.37	2322^nd	4479	48.2%
2021	70.17	1107^th	4578	75.8%
2022	85.25	550^th	4581	88.0%
2023	82.68	664^th	4647	85.7%
2024	75.65	917^th	4675	80.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.30	184^th	3558	94.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.28	2343^rd	4264	45.1%
2019	47.01	2268^th	4309	47.4%
2021	73.82	683^rd	4451	84.7%
2022	90.39	164^th	4477	96.3%
2023	92.85	103^rd	4521	97.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.56	2766^th	4306	35.8%
2019	44.11	2412^th	4348	44.5%
2021	83.13	590^th	4499	86.9%
2022	84.90	481^st	4561	89.5%
2023	70.87	1064^th	4588	76.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.87	2237^th	4240	47.2%
2019	40.01	2672^nd	4295	37.8%
2021	59.29	1249^th	4331	71.2%
2022	73.53	677^th	4461	84.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.96	1593^rd	4319	63.1%
2019	48.56	2092^nd	4357	52.0%
2021	59.58	1510^th	4498	66.4%
2022	81.75	638^th	4563	86.0%
2023	83.47	575^th	4585	87.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.45	4090^th	4168	1.9%
2019	67.88	970^th	4188	76.8%
2021	95.26	99^th	4329	97.7%
2023	86.20	335^th	4401	92.4%

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Rank History for White students at Cross Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.59	2329^th	3127	25.5%
2019	27.39	2529^th	3142	19.5%
2021	43.89	1773^rd	3082	42.5%
2022	66.87	907^th	3082	70.6%
2023	68.05	881^st	3106	71.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cross Plains Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	313	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1990	317	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1991	311	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	-33	284
1992	303	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
1993	323	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1994	316	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1995	219	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1996	219	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1997	217	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1998	208	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1999	195	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2000	198	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2001	192	1	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2002	179	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2003	179	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2004	189	0	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	208
2005	185	0	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	200
2006	193	0	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	210
2007	188	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2008	188	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2009	218	2	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2010	206	1	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2011	185	0	0	16	2	0	0	0	203
2012	199	0	0	18	2	0	0	0	219
2013	182	0	1	17	3	0	1	0	204
2014	172	0	1	18	2	0	1	0	194
2015	183	0	2	22	1	0	0	0	208
2016	168	0	1	24	1	0	0	0	194
2017	172	0	1	28	2	0	0	0	203
2018	177	0	0	23	3	0	1	0	204
2019	174	0	0	19	1	0	0	0	194
2020	172	0	0	27	3	0	1	0	203
2021	172	0	0	39	1	0	0	0	212
2022	175	0	0	40	0	0	1	0	216
2023	166	0	0	40	0	0	3	0	209

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 Plains Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	324	23.0	14.0	n/a
1991	284	22.3	12.7	n/a
1992	313	25.4	12.3	28.8
1993	333	26.0	12.8	34.5
1994	322	25.6	12.6	36.6
1995	225	20.4	11.0	41.3
1996	225	20.4	11.0	41.3
1997	230	19.5	11.8	53.9
1998	222	18.1	12.3	42.3
1999	209	20.0	10.5	51.2
2000	216	21.0	10.3	48.1
2001	209	20.6	10.1	52.6
2002	195	16.1	12.1	57.9
2003	195	16.1	12.1	57.9
2004	208	16.7	12.5	53.4
2005	200	17.0	11.8	55.5
2006	210	17.4	12.1	61.9
2007	204	17.3	11.8	59.3
2008	200	18.2	11.0	59
2009	231	19.5	11.8	64.1
2010	227	19.6	11.5	68.3
2011	203	21.4	9.4	68
2012	219	19.5	11.2	68.5
2013	204	20.5	9.9	66.2
2014	194	21.4	9.0	68.6
2015	208	19.0	10.9	57.7
2016	194	19.0	10.2	57.2
2017	203	18.1	11.1	64
2018	204	19.2	10.6	68.1
2019	194	19.1	10.1	70.6
2020	203	17.6	11.4	76.8
2021	212	18.6	11.3	69.3
2022	216	18.8	11.4	71.3
2023	209	19.7	10.5	71.8

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 Plains Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	324	23.0	14.0	n/a
1991	284	22.3	12.7	n/a
1992	313	25.4	12.3	28.8
1993	333	26.0	12.8	34.5
1994	322	25.6	12.6	36.6
1995	225	20.4	11.0	41.3
1996	225	20.4	11.0	41.3
1997	230	19.5	11.8	53.9
1998	222	18.1	12.3	42.3
1999	209	20.0	10.5	51.2
2000	216	21.0	10.3	48.1
2001	209	20.6	10.1	52.6
2002	195	16.1	12.1	57.9
2003	195	16.1	12.1	57.9
2004	208	16.7	12.5	53.4
2005	200	17.0	11.8	55.5
2006	210	17.4	12.1	61.9
2007	204	17.3	11.8	59.3
2008	200	18.2	11.0	59
2009	231	19.5	11.8	64.1
2010	227	19.6	11.5	68.3
2011	203	21.4	9.4	68
2012	219	19.5	11.2	68.5
2013	204	20.5	9.9	66.2
2014	194	21.4	9.0	68.6
2015	208	19.0	10.9	57.7
2016	194	19.0	10.2	57.2
2017	203	18.1	11.1	64
2018	204	19.2	10.6	68.1
2019	194	19.1	10.1	70.6
2020	203	17.6	11.4	76.8
2021	212	18.6	11.3	69.3
2022	216	18.8	11.4	71.3
2023	209	19.7	10.5	71.8

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 Plains Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,426 (12.6%)	$9,876 (87.4%)	$11,301
2020	$1,291 (11.8%)	$9,645 (88.2%)	$10,936
2021	$1,521 (13.5%)	$9,729 (86.5%)	$11,250

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross Plains Elementary

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 2322^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 664^th of 4647 Elementary schools	37.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cross Plains Elementary)	41	62	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	41	62	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Elementary)	37	52	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	37	52	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Cross Plains Elementary)	54	67	13%
4th Grade Reading (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	54	67	13%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Elementary)	31	53	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	31	53	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Cross Plains Elementary)	47	85	38%
5th Grade Reading (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	47	85	38%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Elementary)	43	65	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	43	65	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Cross Plains Elementary)	20	62	42%
5th Grade Science (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	20	62	42%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Cross Plains Elementary)	38	61	23%
6th Grade Reading (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	38	61	23%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Elementary)	48	67	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd))	48	67	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	194	209	7.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	40	110.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	174	166	4.6%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.6%	71.8%	1.2%

Schools Near Cross Plains Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	700 N Main	Cross Plains	76443	Callahan County	Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 725-6123	209	20	10.5	71.8%	166 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	75.7	917^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.4%		82.7	664^th of 4647 public elementary schools	85.7%	253	45.7	65.2	70.0	80.8	40.0	52.2	71.0	57.7	45.2	$11,250	$1,521	$9,729
Rising Star Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	113 W Newton	Rising Star	76471	Eastland County	Rising Star Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 643-2431	94	9	10.8	68.1%	73 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	11.2	4462^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	4.6%		13	4361^st of 4647 public elementary schools	6.2%	101	36.4	9.1	20.0		4.6	0.0	26.7		6.7	$10,198	$2,173	$8,025
May Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3400 Cr 411 E	May	76857	Brown County	May Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 259-3711	120	12	10.1	71.7%	88 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)	48.9	2214^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.6%		38.5	2895^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.7%	681	46.2	44.4	21.1	42.9	46.2	50.0	63.2	47.6	21.1	$13,273	$2,483	$10,790

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