Enrollment
404
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370011902579 Charter school
Crosscreek Charter School — Louisburg, NC
Federal NCES profile for Crosscreek Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Crosscreek Charter School · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosscreek Charter School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crosscreek Charter School reports 404 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 404 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Crosscreek Charter School spends $10,355 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.0% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crosscreek Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 18% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,355
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 404 Top 37% in North Carolina — larger than 63% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370011902579
Student demographics
White 68.6%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 404:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crosscreek Charter School, which includes Crosscreek Charter School.
$10,355
Per student
-21%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Crosscreek Charter School
How many students attend Crosscreek Charter School?
Crosscreek Charter School has 404 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Louisburg, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosscreek Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosscreek Charter School is 12.8:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosscreek Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Crosscreek Charter School is White at 68.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Louisburg, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosscreek Charter School?
Crosscreek Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.