- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Siler City, NC
Virginia Cross Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Cross Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370075002815
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Cross Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Siler City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Cross Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Cross Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Siler City, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075002815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Virginia Cross Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370075002815 · Siler City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 13:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Virginia Cross Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Virginia Cross Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school
Virginia Cross Elementary
494 students
What this shows Virginia Cross Elementary reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Cross Elementary compares
Virginia Cross Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
African American 20.0%
White 6.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Virginia Cross Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia Cross Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Cross Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Siler City
3 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Cross Elementary
How many students attend Virginia Cross Elementary?
Virginia Cross Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Siler City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Cross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Cross Elementary is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia Cross Elementary?
87.7% of students at Virginia Cross Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Cross Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Cross Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Siler City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Cross Elementary?
Virginia Cross Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
How does Virginia Cross Elementary rank among schools in Siler City?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Cross Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Siler City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Siler City on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Virginia Cross Elementary, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.