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Cross County Elementary Technical Academy

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Cross County Elementary Technical Academy ranks 153 rd of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-6

153^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Cross County Elementary Technical Academy in Cherry Valley, AR, is a PK-6 school serving 415 students in the rural Cross County School District, which ranks 44th out of 251 districts in Arkansas.

This school’s standout strength is mathematics, where it achieves a 61.9% proficiency rate—nearly 18 points above the state average and significantly higher than nearby schools like Wynne Intermediate School (44.2%) and Weiner Elementary (50%). Science is also a hidden strength, with 50.5% proficiency, outperforming Wynne Intermediate by over 11 points. However, the school faces a notable challenge in 4th and 5th grade literacy: while 3rd graders excel at 60.4% proficiency in English Language Arts, 4th graders drop to just 28%, a 32-point decline that is not seen in math. This "4th grade slump" is the biggest opportunity for improvement and has contributed to a recent ranking decline from 4-star to 3-star status.

Despite serving a population with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school operates with high efficiency, spending just $11,666 per student—far less than Harrisburg Elementary School ($14,289) or Weiner Elementary ($18,465). This efficiency, combined with strong STEM results, suggests the "Technical Academy" focus is paying off. Compared to Harrisburg Elementary in the Harrisburg School District, Cross County outperforms in math (61.9% vs. 50.5%) and ELA (44.5% vs. 35.2%), highlighting the effectiveness of the Cross County School District’s leadership in a high-poverty setting.

415

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,666

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324

(870) 588-3337

District: Cross County School District

Students who attend Cross County Elementary Technical Academy usually attend:

High:

Cross County High School A New Technical School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

African American:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (50% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (69th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg48%

Arkansas avg42%

153^rd of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 251Cross County School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	68.0	153 of 491	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.1	221 of 495	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	233 of 497	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.6	149 of 492	69.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	124 of 487	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	105 of 496	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	79.8	73 of 488	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	83 of 480	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	68.1	135 of 485	72.2%	★★★★☆
2016	56.9	204 of 494	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	32.5	336 of 466	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.1	402 of 468	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.9	408 of 471	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics62%+18 vs state

Science50%+6 vs state

English Language Arts44%+5 vs state

Reading44%+4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, November 21, 2011

My daughter graduated last year. She is doing well in college and has more technology skills that most of her classmates. I highly recommend this district. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross County Elementary Technical Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2622 Hwy 42	Cherry Valley	72324	Cross County	Cross County School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 588-3337	415	26	16.1	100.0%	377 (90.8%)	20 (4.8%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	68	153^rd of 491 public elementary schools	68.8%		57.1	221^st of 495 public elementary schools	55.4%	68	60.4	28.0	32.6	54.0	44.5	56.9	26.0	40.8	52.0	44.4	61.1	60.0	68.7	58.0	61.9	62.7	54.0	45.1	38.0	50.5	$11,666	$2,376	$9,289
Harrisburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	1005 S. Illinois	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 578-2413	428	28	15.2	99.3%	380 (88.8%)	7 (1.6%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	54.8	232^nd of 491 public elementary schools	52.7%		48	271^st of 495 public elementary schools	45.3%	39	47.8	28.6	28.7		35.2	49.2	26.8	32.9		36.7	59.7	66.1	30.1		50.5	49.2	71.4	50.7		56.1	$14,289	$2,000	$12,290
Wynne Primary School	Public	K-2	1300 N. Falls Blvd.	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 238-5050	588	39	15.0	69.6%	362 (61.6%)	194 (33.0%)	14 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.0%)								(n/a)																					$11,729	$2,235	$9,494
Wynne Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1300 N. Falls Blvd.	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 238-5060	510	30	16.7	71.6%	319 (62.5%)	163 (32.0%)	13 (2.5%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	49.9	258^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.5%		55.8	225^th of 495 public elementary schools	54.5%	33	52.0	34.7	34.6		40.8	49.2	36.4	37.9		41.4	44.3	49.1	38.7		44.2	47.2	33.8	36.0		39.2	$12,066	$1,414	$10,652
Weiner Elementary	Public	K-6	319 Garfield Street	Weiner	72479	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 684-2252	126	10	12.5	97.6%	109 (86.5%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.2	114^th of 491 public elementary schools	76.8%		54.7	234^th of 495 public elementary schools	52.7%	120	75.0	68.8	47.0	72.8	65.7	75.0	62.6	47.0	72.7	64.1	20.0	31.3	76.5	90.9	50.0	45.0	43.8	53.0	81.9	53.1	$18,465	$2,198	$16,266

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross County Elementary Technical Academy

What schools do graduates of Cross County Elementary Technical Academy attend?

Students who attend Cross County Elementary Technical Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Cross County High School A New Technical School

What district is Cross County Elementary Technical Academy in?

Cross County School District

What is the racial makeup of Cross County Elementary Technical Academy?

Students at Cross County Elementary Technical Academy are 91% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Cross County Elementary Technical Academy a good school?

Cross County Elementary Technical Academy ranks 153^rd of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cross County Elementary Technical Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 415 students attended Cross County Elementary Technical Academy.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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