Cross Creek Elementary School

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Cross Creek Elementary School ranks 461 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cross Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thomasville, Georgia, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 766 students. The school is part of the Thomas County School District, which is ranked 101 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cross Creek Elementary School has shown consistent improvement in its test scores over the years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for both 3rd and 4th grades higher than the state averages. For example, in 4th grade Mathematics, Cross Creek's proficiency rate was 57.5%, compared to the state average of 48.1%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 13.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (13.0) and Hand in Hand Primary (14.5), indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment. Additionally, Cross Creek Elementary has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $8,579 in 2016-2017 to $9,672 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the spending at Garrison-Pilcher Elementary ($9,388) and Hand in Hand Primary ($14,635) during the same period.

When compared to the nearby schools in the same district, Cross Creek Elementary performs similarly in terms of test scores and student-teacher ratio, but it has a higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its slightly better academic outcomes. The school has also shown a consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the 707th position in 2018-2019 to the 461st position in 2023-2024. However, Cross Creek Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.81% to 92.82% over the past few years, suggesting that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which can present unique challenges and opportunities for the school.

Detail:

Public 3-4

324 Clark Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757

(229) 225-3900

District: Thomas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
461^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,672

Students who attend Cross Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas County Middle School
High:	Thomas County Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 760

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.8%

African American:

36.8%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cross Creek Elementary School ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), African American (36.8%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Thomas County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cross Creek Elementary School is 12.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Thomas County School District! (See more...)

Compare Cross Creek Elementary School employs 59.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross Creek Elementary School is $9,672. 1 elementary schools in the Thomas County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cross Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Thomas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas County 101^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cross Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	63.17	461^st	1101	58.1%
2007	55.16	584^th	1125	48.1%
2008	47.10	673^rd	1134	40.7%
2009	48.93	653^rd	1133	42.4%
2010	53.61	649^th	1183	45.1%
2011	61.43	548^th	1212	54.8%
2012	69.57	394^th	1201	67.2%
2013	63.67	509^th	1225	58.4%
2014	51.04	728^th	1231	40.9%
2015	41.58	694^th	1240	44.0%
2016	41.19	699^th	1233	43.3%
2017	36.14	768^th	1205	36.3%
2018	40.42	702^nd	1209	41.9%
2019	41.51	707^th	1234	42.7%
2021	47.00	595^th	1214	51.0%
2022	49.97	571^st	1244	54.1%
2023	46.48	603^rd	1242	51.4%
2024	59.08	461^st	1248	63.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cross Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	772	410	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1191
1995	762	393	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1176
1996	762	393	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1176
1997	752	425	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1202
1998	787	441	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1249
1999	760	440	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1215
2000	757	439	2	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1225
2001	761	456	3	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1247
2002	762	419	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1202
2003	762	419	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1202
2004	750	399	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2005	762	388	9	15	3	n/a	n/a	15	1192
2006	472	240	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	17	750
2007	497	231	7	20	1	n/a	n/a	20	776
2008	540	256	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	19	846
2009	529	255	6	26	0	n/a	n/a	23	839
2010	506	242	7	22	2	0	4	0	783
2011	461	224	4	30	1	0	11	0	731
2012	405	207	7	37	2	2	21	0	681
2013	401	221	7	48	1	3	22	0	703
2014	422	237	5	51	3	0	21	0	739
2015	436	271	7	50	1	0	26	0	791
2016	448	309	5	42	0	2	31	0	837
2017	452	325	5	57	1	1	28	0	869
2018	426	324	7	63	3	1	37	0	861
2019	445	313	5	54	4	0	37	0	858
2020	434	277	5	55	3	0	31	0	805
2021	406	290	7	67	4	2	31	0	807
2022	398	289	6	64	6	1	32	0	796
2023	380	288	4	58	4	0	32	0	766
2024	394	280	4	51	3	0	28	0	760

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cross Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1191	68.2	17.5	54.6
1995	1176	65.0	18.1	49.4
1996	1176	65.0	18.1	49.4
1997	1202	65.5	18.4	61.1
1998	1249	78.8	15.9	60.6
1999	1215	78.8	15.4	60.4
2000	1225	67.0	18.3	64.2
2001	1247	67.0	18.6	63
2002	1202	70.0	17.2	64.1
2003	1202	70.0	17.2	64.1
2004	1175	64.0	18.4	61.4
2005	1192	75.0	15.9	63.1
2006	750	52.0	14.4	63.7
2007	776	54.2	14.3	58.2
2008	846	56.1	15.1	61.1
2009	839	56.2	14.9	66.5
2010	783	49.4	15.8	63.6
2011	731	48.9	14.9	65.5
2012	681	47.5	14.3	67.1
2013	703	45.2	15.5	67.9
2014	739	46.8	15.7	82.5
2015	791	52.0	15.2	82.6
2016	837	54.0	15.5	84.1
2017	869	58.7	14.8	90
2018	861	59.3	14.5	90
2019	858	59.8	14.3	90
2020	805	57.5	14.0	92.8
2021	807	61.1	13.2	92.8
2022	796	58.7	13.5	n/a
2023	766	60.0	12.7	92.8
2024	760	59.1	12.8	70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cross Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1191	68.2	17.5	54.6
1995	1176	65.0	18.1	49.4
1996	1176	65.0	18.1	49.4
1997	1202	65.5	18.4	61.1
1998	1249	78.8	15.9	60.6
1999	1215	78.8	15.4	60.4
2000	1225	67.0	18.3	64.2
2001	1247	67.0	18.6	63
2002	1202	70.0	17.2	64.1
2003	1202	70.0	17.2	64.1
2004	1175	64.0	18.4	61.4
2005	1192	75.0	15.9	63.1
2006	750	52.0	14.4	63.7
2007	776	54.2	14.3	58.2
2008	846	56.1	15.1	61.1
2009	839	56.2	14.9	66.5
2010	783	49.4	15.8	63.6
2011	731	48.9	14.9	65.5
2012	681	47.5	14.3	67.1
2013	703	45.2	15.5	67.9
2014	739	46.8	15.7	82.5
2015	791	52.0	15.2	82.6
2016	837	54.0	15.5	84.1
2017	869	58.7	14.8	90
2018	861	59.3	14.5	90
2019	858	59.8	14.3	90
2020	805	57.5	14.0	92.8
2021	807	61.1	13.2	92.8
2022	796	58.7	13.5	n/a
2023	766	60.0	12.7	92.8
2024	760	59.1	12.8	70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cross Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$931 (10.9%)	$7,648 (89.1%)	$8,579
2018	$697 (7.8%)	$8,243 (92.2%)	$8,940
2019	$845 (8.7%)	$8,827 (91.3%)	$9,672

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 707^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 603^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cross Creek Elementary School)	36	33.2	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas County)	36	33.2	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cross Creek Elementary School)	43.4	37.3	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas County)	43.4	37.3	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cross Creek Elementary School)	37.8	30.3	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas County)	37.8	30.2	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cross Creek Elementary School)	42.7	47.9	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas County)	42.7	47.7	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	858	766	10.7%
African American	313	288	8%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	54	58	7.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	445	380	14.6%
Two or More Races	37	32	13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90%	92.8%	2.8%

Schools Near Cross Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross Creek Elementary School	Public	3-4	324 Clark Rd	Thomasville	31757	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 225-3900	760	59	12.8	70.9%	394 (51.8%)	280 (36.8%)	51 (6.7%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	59.1	461^st of 1248 public elementary schools	63.1%		46.5	603^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	51.4%	142	41.8	35.9		43.2	57.5			$9,672	$845	$8,827
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School	Public	1-2	277 Hall Rd	Thomasville	31757	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 225-4387	811	61	13.2	74.6%	419 (51.7%)	290 (35.8%)	63 (7.8%)	11 (1.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.8%)								(n/a)								$9,388	$885	$8,504
Hand In Hand Primary	Public	PK-K	4687 US Highway 84 Byp W	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 225-3908	731	52	14.0	80.4%	394 (53.9%)	252 (34.5%)	43 (5.9%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)								(n/a)								$14,635	$830	$13,805
Scott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N Hansell St	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomasville City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 225-2631	324	29	11.2	100.0%	9 (2.8%)	295 (91.0%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	17	1062^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	14.9%		24.3	931^st of 1242 public elementary schools	25.0%	131	17.5	9.1	28.0	21.1	14.5	22.0	32.0	$12,024	$1,475	$10,549
Jerger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1006 S Broad St	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomasville City	No	No	No	No	(229) 225-2625	740	48	15.3	42.8%	468 (63.2%)	209 (28.2%)	18 (2.4%)	21 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.1%)	89	148^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.1%		88.7	145^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.3%	3	63.9	63.2	74.2	73.2	74.5	47.4	64.9	$8,709	$613	$8,096
Harper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Fletcher St	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomasville City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 225-2622	314	20	15.9	100.0%	5 (1.6%)	297 (94.6%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	6	1241^st of 1248 public elementary schools	0.6%		6.7	1224^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.4%	17	9.8	4.3	15.7	11.8	2.2	9.8	7.8	$14,291	$1,809	$12,482
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 20th St NE	Cairo	39828	Grady County	Grady County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 377-8441	647	47	13.7	92.6%	186 (28.7%)	255 (39.4%)	176 (27.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	31.5	820^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.3%		25.9	898^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.7%	78	27.7	20.0	22.7	38.6	58.8	27.8	18.6	$9,080	$1,172	$7,908
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	322 4th Avenue SE	Cairo	39828	Grady County	Grady County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 377-3723	512	43	11.9	95.5%	125 (24.4%)	214 (41.8%)	156 (30.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	33.6	793^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	36.5%		35.3	764^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.5%	29	13.7	29.2	36.0	34.2	55.6	22.7	29.3	$8,810	$1,134	$7,676
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	985 1st St NW	Cairo	39828	Grady County	Grady County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 377-2422	375	33	11.5	84.3%	30 (8.0%)	99 (26.4%)	235 (62.7%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	37.7	728^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.7%		38.8	708^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.0%	20	28.1	29.2	38.1	51.6	47.7	23.8	15.9	$9,687	$1,359	$8,328
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 Ga Highway 111	Hartsfield	31756	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 941-5594	224	19	11.7	49.6%	185 (82.6%)	7 (3.1%)	19 (8.5%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	75.5	281^st of 1248 public elementary schools	77.5%		65.5	389^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.7%	108	46.9	34.2	78.8	56.3	57.9	66.7	54.5	$11,478	$576	$10,902

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross Creek Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Cross Creek Elementary School?

Students at Cross Creek Elementary School are 52% White, 37% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Cross Creek Elementary School a good school?

Cross Creek Elementary School ranks 461^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cross Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 760 students attended Cross Creek Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Cross Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cross Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas County Middle School
High : Thomas County Central High School

What district is Cross Creek Elementary School in?

Thomas County

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