Cross Elementary

Berkeley 01
1325 Ranger Drive
Cross, SC 29436
348 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Cross Elementary School, located at 1325 Ranger Drive in Cross, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Berkeley County School District. As a rural community school, it plays a vital role in the local area by providing primary education to young learners. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, striving to create a supportive environment where students can build the necessary literacy, numeracy, and social skills required for their future success in middle and high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cross Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small community it serves. The school emphasizes a close-knit culture, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere and responsive instruction, Cross Elementary aims to prepare its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Berkeley County community and beyond.
348
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    230 (66.1 %)
  • White
    80 (23.0 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (6.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Berkeley 01
Phone: (843)899-8916
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Berkeley Elementary
Berkeley 01
619 Students
715 Highway 6
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th