- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wintersville, OH
Cross Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cross Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390478003003
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Creek Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 496
- students enrolled
Cross Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Indian Creek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390478003003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cross Creek Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390478003003 · Wintersville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 20.7:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Creek High School (517 students)
Cross Creek Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cross Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Creek H
Indian Creek High School
517 students
- This school
Cross Creek Elementary
496 students
- Hills Elementa
Hills Elementary School
377 students
- Indian Creek M
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
260 students
- Indian Creek M
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
249 students
What this shows Cross Creek Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Creek Elementary compares
Cross Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 58% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Cross Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian Creek Local reports $12,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Creek Elementary
How many students attend Cross Creek Elementary?
Cross Creek Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wintersville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Creek Elementary?
49.8% of students at Cross Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cross Creek Elementary is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Wintersville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Creek Elementary?
Cross Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Indian Creek Local?
Besides Cross Creek Elementary, Indian Creek Local also operates Indian Creek High School (517 students), Hills Elementary School (377 students), and Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 (260 students). See the Indian Creek Local district page for the complete list.