Cross Creek Elementary School

587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cross Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cross Creek Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Cross Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Creek Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1927 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cross Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cross Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cross Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Cross Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cross Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cross Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cross Creek Elementary School is ranked #1927 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cross Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cross Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pugliese Elementary West, Stanton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cross Creek Elementary School?
476 students attend Cross Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cross Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Creek Elementary School?
Cross Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cross Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cross Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cross Creek Elementary School part of?
Cross Creek Elementary School is part of Indian Creek Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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