- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Malakoff, TX
Cross Roads H S
Federal NCES profile for Cross Roads H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481584005434
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Roads H S earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Malakoff · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Roads H S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Roads H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Malakoff, TX.
School address
District: Cross Roads Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481584005434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cross Roads H S held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481584005434 · Malakoff, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 8.5:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Cross Roads El (288 students)
Cross Roads H S held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cross Roads H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cross Roads El
Cross Roads El
288 students
- This school
Cross Roads H S
162 students
- Cross Roads J 108
Cross Roads J H
108 students
What this shows Cross Roads H S reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Roads H S compares
Cross Roads H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Cross Roads H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cross Roads Isd reports $13,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Roads H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Roads J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Roads H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high 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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Roads H S
How many students attend Cross Roads H S?
Cross Roads H S has 162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Malakoff, TX. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads H S is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Roads H S?
45.9% of students at Cross Roads H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Roads H S?
The largest demographic group at Cross Roads H S is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Malakoff, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Roads H S?
Cross Roads H S has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cross Roads H S rank among public schools in Malakoff?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Roads H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Malakoff, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Malakoff on the city page.
What other schools are in Cross Roads Isd?
Besides Cross Roads H S, Cross Roads Isd also operates Cross Roads El (288 students) and Cross Roads J H (108 students). See the Cross Roads Isd district page for the complete list.