- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, WV
Cross Lanes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cross Lanes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000378
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Lanes Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 294
- students enrolled
Cross Lanes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Lanes Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Cross Lanes Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 540060000378 · Charleston, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Cross Lanes Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cross Lanes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 294
Cross Lanes Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Cross Lanes Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Lanes Elementary School compares
Cross Lanes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Cross Lanes Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Lanes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Lanes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Charleston
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Lanes Elementary School
How many students attend Cross Lanes Elementary School?
Cross Lanes Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Lanes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Lanes Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 12% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Lanes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cross Lanes Elementary School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Lanes Elementary School?
Cross Lanes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Cross Lanes Elementary School rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Lanes Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Cross Lanes Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.