Excellent
#124 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 12% in state
Cross County Ele Tech Academy
Elementary School · Cross County School District · Cherry Valley, AR
A charter elementary school in Cherry Valley, AR where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2622 HWY 42, Cherry Valley, AR 72324
- Math 54% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cross County Ele Tech Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
114.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cross County Ele Tech Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cherry Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,031
Median home value
$85,300
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cross County School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cross County Ele Tech Academy is listed in CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cross County Ele Tech Academy
Cross County Ele Tech Academy is a public elementary school in Cherry Valley, AR, part of Cross County School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cross County Ele Tech Academy
What grades does Cross County Ele Tech Academy serve?
Cross County Ele Tech Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cross County Ele Tech Academy?
Cross County Ele Tech Academy has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross County Ele Tech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross County Ele Tech Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cross County Ele Tech Academy rank in AR?
Cross County Ele Tech Academy ranks #124 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cross County Ele Tech Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cross County Ele Tech Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cross County Ele Tech Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross County Ele Tech Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cross County Ele Tech Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cross County Ele Tech Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cross County Ele Tech Academy a Title I school?
No, Cross County Ele Tech Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross County Ele Tech Academy?
114.6% of students at Cross County Ele Tech Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cross County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (870) 588-3337
- Area population (ZIP 72324)
- 1,951
- Area median age
- 47.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72324; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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