Crossroads Charter Academy

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Big Rapids, Michigan - 2 schools

An equity score of 80/100 ranks Crossroads Charter Academy #19 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,552 per pupil, Crossroads Charter Academy ranks #214 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

310
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,552
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crossroads Charter Academy operates 2 public schools serving 310 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Mecosta County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,552 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.9% local, 64.6% state, and 29.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 80/100, ranked #19 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 38.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Crossroads Charter Academy 612, enrolling 117 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Crossroads Charter Academy 612 accounts for 37.7% of all Crossroads Charter Academy student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Crossroads Charter Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Crossroads Charter Academy reports 52.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Crossroads Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 38.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

29.5%
Federal
64.6%
State
5.9%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
19 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Crossroads Charter Academy.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 4.0%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

38.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Crossroads Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Charter
117
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Charter
103

How Crossroads Charter Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Saginaw Preparatory Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Covert Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Wellspring Preparatory High School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mar Lee School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Utica Community Schools
25,744 students · 38 schools · $14,295/pupil
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Dearborn City School District
20,128 students · 37 schools · $18,204/pupil
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
17,026 students · 32 schools · $19,271/pupil
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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Crossroads Charter Academy?

Crossroads Charter Academy has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does Crossroads Charter Academy spend per student?

Crossroads Charter Academy spends $15,552 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #19 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Crossroads Charter Academy?

Crossroads Charter Academy students are 77.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian, 3.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crossroads Charter Academy?

Crossroads Charter Academy has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #19 out of 702 districts in Michigan.