CROSS PLAINS EL

CROSS PLAINS ISD
700 N MAIN
CROSS PLAINS, TX 76443
209 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
209
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    166 (79.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (19.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CROSS PLAINS ISD
Phone: (254)725-6123
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 16
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio