Crossnore Elementary

1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616

www.averyschools.net/schools/ces.aspx

184 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crossnore Elementary School, located in the scenic mountains of Avery County, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Avery County School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school focuses on creating a close-knit atmosphere where students receive personalized attention, helping them build the essential skills needed for their future educational journeys.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating the unique cultural and natural context of the Crossnore area. Beyond core academics, Crossnore Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being, often encouraging collaboration between families, teachers, and local stakeholders. Through various programs and initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, inquisitive, and lifelong learners, reflecting the values of the broader Avery County educational community.

184

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crossnore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
152 (82.6%)
Hispanic
27 (14.7%)
Two or More
3 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avery County Schools
Phone:	(828)737-7204
Website:	http://www.averyschools.net/schools/ces.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 18