Cross Creek Elementary School

www.thomas.k12.ga.us

766 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Cross Creek Elementary School, located at 324 Clark Rd in Thomasville, Georgia, is a key component of the Thomas County School System. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing educational environment for young students during their foundational years. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic achievement and student development, Cross Creek emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing children for future educational success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Thomas County school culture, which prioritizes community engagement, technology integration, and personalized learning experiences. By utilizing the resources and oversight provided by the Thomas County Board of Education, Cross Creek Elementary strives to maintain high academic expectations and a well-rounded school experience. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current faculty, or upcoming school events, the district’s official website at http://www.thomas.k12.ga.us/ serves as the primary hub for administrative information and school news.

766

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cross Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	58
Black	288
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	4

White
380 (49.6 %)
Black
288 (37.6 %)
Hispanic
58 (7.6 %)
Two or More
32 (4.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thomas County
Phone:	(229)225-3900
Website:	http://www.thomas.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	809
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 375

Grade 4 391