Enrollment
311
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crosslake, MN
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Federal NCES profile for Crosslake Community 6-12 Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270021804782Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Crosslake · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosslake Community 6-12 Online ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crosslake, MN.
School address
District: Crosslake Community Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270021804782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosslake Community 6-12 Online compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Crosslake, Minnesota, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Minnesota schools and 41% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crosslake Community Charter School spends $12,031 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Crosslake Community Charter School also operates Crosslake Community Seat Based (150 students) and Crosslake Community K-5 Online (33 students) alongside Crosslake Community 6-12 Online.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crosslake Community 6-12 Online compares
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crosslake Community Charter School, which includes Crosslake Community 6-12 Online.
$12,031
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 90.4%
Federal 6.5%
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.
How Crosslake Community 6-12 Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslake Community Seat Based | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosslake Community K-5 Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosslake Community 6-12 Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crosslake Community 6-12 Online
How many students attend Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crosslake, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is 22.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
45.6% of students at Crosslake Community 6-12 Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
The largest demographic group at Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Crosslake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crosslake Community 6-12 Online rank among public schools in Crosslake?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosslake Community 6-12 Online ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crosslake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crosslake on the city page.
Is Crosslake Community 6-12 Online a good school?
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crosslake Community Charter School?
Besides Crosslake Community 6-12 Online, Crosslake Community Charter School also operates Crosslake Community Seat Based (150 students) and Crosslake Community K-5 Online (33 students). See the Crosslake Community Charter School district page for the complete list.
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