- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cross, SC
Cross Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cross Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000157
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 421
- students enrolled
Cross Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Cross Elementary grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 450117000157 · Cross, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 20:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Cross Elementary grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cross Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 421
Cross Elementary
421 students
What this shows Cross Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Elementary compares
Cross Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
White 25.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Cross Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Cross
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Elementary
How many students attend Cross Elementary?
Cross Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cross, SC. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Elementary is 20:1, which is 40% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Elementary?
100.0% of students at Cross Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cross Elementary is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Cross, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Elementary?
Cross Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Berkeley 01?
Besides Cross Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.