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Cross Lanes Elementary School

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Cross Lanes Elementary School ranks 91 st of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Cross Lanes Elementary School in Charleston, WV, serves 294 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and has earned a reputation as one of the more reliable elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools district, consistently holding a 4-star rating in 8 of the last 10 school years.

Academically, Cross Lanes stands out among its immediate neighbors. In the most recent school year, 63.8% of students scored proficient in math and 53.5% in English Language Arts — both well above the district and state averages. This is particularly impressive when compared to Point Harmony Elementary School, located just over a mile away on the same road, where math proficiency sits at 45.9% and ELA at 40.6%. Cross Lanes also maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, smaller than Point Harmony's 15.7:1, which may contribute to the performance gap. The school shows particular strength in 4th-grade math, with 70.3% proficiency — more than 20 points above the state average. While science proficiency (31%) trails the state average, the school's overall trajectory has been steadily upward since 2015, when it ranked 165th statewide; it now sits at 91st out of 355 schools.

What truly sets Cross Lanes apart is its success with students who often face greater challenges. The school has earned 4-star ratings for three consecutive years for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide. Even more remarkable, special education students achieved a 5-star rating and ranked 9th out of 180 schools statewide — a testament to the school's commitment to supporting every learner. This stands in stark contrast to nearby schools with similar demographics that show much weaker results. While there is room for growth in science and in engaging male students, who trail their female peers in achievement, Cross Lanes demonstrates that a neighborhood school can deliver strong, equitable outcomes. For parents weighing options in the Charleston area, this school offers a compelling combination of academic rigor, small class sizes, and proven support for diverse learners.

294

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,827

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313-1303

(304) 776-2022

District: Kanawha County Schools

Students who attend Cross Lanes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Andrew Jackson Middle School
High:	Nitro High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

Two or more races:

10.9%

African American:

9.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (55% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Kanawha County Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg45%

West Virginia avg44%

91^st of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 38Elementary Schools in the Kanawha County Schools

23^rd of 55Kanawha County Schools among West Virginia 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	66.4	91 of 355	74.4%	★★★★☆
2025	65.2	102 of 355	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	80 of 368	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	96 of 368	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	52 of 375	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.6	86 of 380	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	49 of 383	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	60.6	145 of 392	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.7	113 of 399	71.7%	★★★★☆
2016	55.9	165 of 402	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.7	99 of 408	75.7%	★★★★☆
2014	82.9	39 of 422	90.8%	★★★★★
2013	78.6	46 of 428	89.3%	★★★★☆
2012	78.9	47 of 426	89.0%	★★★★☆
2011	84.7	29 of 426	93.2%	★★★★★
2010	80.4	43 of 427	89.9%	★★★★★
2009	79.1	51 of 420	87.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	44.6	96 of 187	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2021	55.0	50 of 146	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	67 of 300	77.7%	★★★★☆
2025	67.7	71 of 302	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	71 of 316	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	51.4	144 of 317	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.6	53 of 325	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	53 of 322	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	89.6	10 of 339	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	67.5	99 of 366	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	74.7	56 of 381	85.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	40.9	92 of 156	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.2	55 of 315	82.5%	★★★★☆
2025	67.1	77 of 328	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	66 of 336	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	59 of 333	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	40 of 347	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	46 of 335	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	60 of 368	83.7%	★★★★☆
2017	70.4	80 of 382	79.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	106 of 303	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.9	108 of 305	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.2	82 of 325	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	66 of 322	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	54 of 330	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	51.4	143 of 333	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.6	88 of 338	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	55.1	156 of 364	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.4	154 of 382	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	62.8	47 of 218	78.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	89.9	9 of 180	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	67.2	38 of 185	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	43 of 258	83.3%	★★★★☆
2017	47.4	164 of 377	56.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.0	90 of 353	74.5%	★★★★☆
2025	56.2	146 of 353	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.7	98 of 367	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	59.3	125 of 366	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.8	49 of 373	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	69.3	77 of 376	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	80.5	50 of 373	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	141 of 374	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.4	99 of 382	74.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2023)95th percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile+8 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)78th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)78th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)66th percentile-12 vs school

Male (2026)65th percentile-9 vs school

African American (2017)49th percentile-23 vs school

Hispanic (2017)41st percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics64%+24 vs state

English Language Arts54%+6 vs state

Science31%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2021)	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	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross Lanes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5525 Big Tyler Rd	Charleston	25313	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 776-2022	294	22	13.3	51.9%	217 (73.8%)	27 (9.2%)	9 (3.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	32 (10.9%)	66.4	91^st of 355 public elementary schools	74.4%		65.2	102^nd of 355 public elementary schools	71.3%	11	60.4	70.3	61.9	63.8	52.1	54.1	54.8	53.5	31.0	$8,827	$677	$8,151
Point Harmony Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5312 Big Tyler Rd	Cross Lanes	25313	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 776-3482	440	28	15.7	52.2%	362 (82.3%)	24 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (10.7%)	35.4	252^nd of 355 public elementary schools	29.0%		33.7	254^th of 355 public elementary schools	28.5%	2	42.9	50.0	45.1	45.9	31.4	43.9	46.5	40.6	28.6	$8,158	$471	$7,686
Rock Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4616 1st Ave	Nitro	25143	Kanawha County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 755-1443	187	17	10.8	56.5%	167 (89.3%)	10 (5.3%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	93.7	9^th of 355 public elementary schools	97.5%		79.5	50^th of 355 public elementary schools	85.9%	41	79.3	80.7	79.4	79.8	69.0	77.4	67.7	71.3	52.9	$14,498	$2,813	$11,685
Nitro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1921 19th St	Nitro	25143	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 755-2451	377	27	13.9	61.1%	308 (81.7%)	18 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.9%)	78.6	52^nd of 355 public elementary schools	85.4%		51.4	167^th of 355 public elementary schools	53.0%	115	66.0	58.0	64.9	62.7	63.8	54.9	78.4	64.4	41.7	$9,132	$1,887	$7,245
Alban Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2030 Harrison Ave	Saint Albans	25177	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 722-0234	376	27	13.9	57.4%	294 (78.2%)	29 (7.7%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	43 (11.4%)	44.9	198^th of 355 public elementary schools	44.2%		23.7	307^th of 355 public elementary schools	13.5%	109	65.1	41.9	31.3	45.5	53.5	44.2	45.8	47.8	33.3	$8,913	$1,841	$7,072
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Helene St	Saint Albans	25177	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 722-0226	304	20	15.5	57.5%	249 (81.9%)	25 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.2%)	32.9	265^th of 355 public elementary schools	25.4%		50.3	170^th of 355 public elementary schools	52.1%	95	61.1	28.9	37.0	40.3	52.8	44.2	34.8	43.3	10.9	$8,186	$319	$7,868
Anne Bailey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 Winfield Rd	Saint Albans	25177	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 722-0230	221	23	9.8	79.7%	185 (83.7%)	13 (5.9%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.7%)	50.3	174^th of 355 public elementary schools	51.0%		40.5	222^nd of 355 public elementary schools	37.5%	48	55.6	54.6	48.2	52.2	27.8	54.6	59.3	49.3	29.6	$12,079	$2,318	$9,762
Poca Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2986 Charleston Rd	Poca	25159	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 755-6942	279	22	12.6	53.1%	270 (96.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	64.2	104^th of 355 public elementary schools	70.7%		60.6	119^th of 355 public elementary schools	66.5%	15	65.1	57.5	59.5	60.6	37.2	57.5	62.2	52.0	35.1	$12,062	$2,111	$9,951
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2089 Lakewood Dr	Saint Albans	25177	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 722-0200	294	19	15.8	39.8%	263 (89.5%)	13 (4.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.4%)	49.7	175^th of 355 public elementary schools	50.7%		32.2	259^th of 355 public elementary schools	27.0%	84	59.1	60.0	47.9	55.3	38.6	45.0	54.2	46.2	27.1	$8,270	$638	$7,632
Dunbar Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-2	2401 Myers Ave	Dunbar	25064	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 766-0367	271	24	11.2	76.0%	149 (55.0%)	60 (22.1%)	8 (3.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	50 (18.5%)								(n/a)										$11,570	$2,636	$8,934

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross Lanes Elementary School

Is Cross Lanes Elementary School a good school?

Cross Lanes Elementary School ranks 91^st of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cross Lanes Elementary School?

Students at Cross Lanes Elementary School are 74% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

What district is Cross Lanes Elementary School in?

Kanawha County Schools

How many students attend Cross Lanes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended Cross Lanes Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Cross Lanes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Andrew Jackson Middle School
High : Nitro High School

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