- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pompano Beach, FL
Cross Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Cross Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018001356
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Creek School earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Creek School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Creek School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cross Creek School shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120018001356 · Pompano Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 4:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Cross Creek School shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cross Creek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 72
Cross Creek School
72 students
What this shows Cross Creek School reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Creek School compares
Cross Creek School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 7 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.5%
White 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Cross Creek School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Creek School
How many students attend Cross Creek School?
Cross Creek School has 72 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pompano Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek School is 4:1, which is 78% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Creek School?
82.1% of students at Cross Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Cross Creek School is African American at 62.5% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Creek School?
Cross Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cross Creek School rank among schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Creek School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Pompano Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pompano Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Cross Creek School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.