CROSS PLAINS EL
CROSS PLAINS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CROSS PLAINS ISD school district, located in CROSS PLAINS, TX with about 204 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, CROSS PLAINS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CROSS PLAINS ELementary is a public school located in the small, rural community of Cross Plains, Texas. Serving the students of the Cross Plains Independent School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment where students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades receive personalized attention. Because of its location in a smaller district, the school focuses on building strong relationships between teachers, students, and local families, emphasizing core academic foundations and character development.
The school functions as a central hub for the town of Cross Plains, often reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding area. While it provides standard curriculum and extracurricular opportunities typical of Texas elementary education, its small-school setting allows for a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. For local families, CROSS PLAINS ELementary serves as the primary educational pillar, aiming to prepare children for their future transition into middle and high school within the district.
For more information, contact CROSS PLAINS EL at (254) 725-6123 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CROSS PLAINS, TX 76443-2112
(254) 725-6123
CROSS PLAINS EL is a public Title I school in CROSS PLAINS, TX with about 204 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CROSS PLAINS ISD
- Total Students:
- 204
- Teachers:
- 19.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CROSS PLAINS EL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.