What grades does Virginia Cross Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Virginia Cross Elementary serves students in Siler City, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Virginia Cross Elementary located?

You can find Virginia Cross Elementary in Siler City, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Cross Elementary?

At Virginia Cross Elementary, there are approximately 11.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Siler City, NC?

Virginia Cross Elementary is among the schools serving Siler City, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Virginia Cross Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Siler City, North Carolina|Chatham County Schools

Siler City, NC 27344

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

461

Student:Teacher

11.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Chatham County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

97.0%

Phone

(919)742-4279

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

25%

9th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

22%

17th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

4.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

17 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

571

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.30000001

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,128

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,032

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,605

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 49%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$404,528

-1.5% 1yr+36.7% 5yr

Durham, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

2.7%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

10.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,344

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,238

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

457 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

192 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

164 (13%)

Autism

163 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

98 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

22 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

494

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Chatham County Schools. Virginia Cross Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	3rd Grade Beginning-of-Grade (BOG) AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide National IT Professionals DayNational IT Professionals Day is celebrated on the third Tuesday of each September and was established in 2015 to honor the IT professionals who do the critical but often unseen work to keep our networks and applications running.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Teacher Workday (Required - District PD)District-wide Review the school calendar for details on required professional development.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	International Teachers DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Cross Elementary

Virginia Cross Elementary has a total enrollment of 461 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Siler City, NC.