Skip to main content

Below Average

#2353 of 2,648 schools in NC

Crosscreek Charter School

Elementary School · Crosscreek Charter School · Louisburg, NC

A charter elementary school in Louisburg, NC where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

100 East River Road, Louisburg, NC 27549

  • Math 51% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency51% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$10,417
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Crosscreek Charter School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Crosscreek Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,898/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Louisburg), 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

$63,534

Median home value

$191,400

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Louisburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.4 mi413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Crosscreek Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Crosscreek Charter School is listed in Crosscreek Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crosscreek Charter School

Crosscreek Charter School is a public elementary school in Louisburg, NC, part of Crosscreek Charter School, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,353 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crosscreek Charter School

What grades does Crosscreek Charter School serve?

Crosscreek Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Crosscreek Charter School?

Crosscreek Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosscreek Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crosscreek Charter School 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 Crosscreek Charter School rank in NC?

Crosscreek Charter School ranks #2,353 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Crosscreek Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crosscreek Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Crosscreek Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crosscreek Charter School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crosscreek Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Crosscreek Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Crosscreek Charter School a Title I school?

No, Crosscreek Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 27549)
25,826
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
40.6
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 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 27549; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.