Enrollment
555
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, FL
Crossroad Academy
Federal NCES profile for Crossroad Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120060003066Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroad Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroad Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroad Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroad Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroad Academy
Crossroad Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Quincy, Florida, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 555 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 900 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Gadsden spends $13,468 per pupil, 21% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students) and George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students) alongside Crossroad Academy.
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 Crossroad Academy compares
Crossroad Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 2.0%
White 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Crossroad Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gadsden, which includes Crossroad Academy.
$13,468
Per student
+21%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 34.3%
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 Crossroad Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Havana Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Shanks Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroad Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crossroad Academy
How many students attend Crossroad Academy?
Crossroad Academy has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quincy, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroad Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroad Academy is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crossroad Academy?
71.6% of students at Crossroad Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroad Academy?
The largest demographic group at Crossroad Academy is African American at 65.9% of enrollment, in Quincy, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroad Academy?
Crossroad Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroad Academy rank among schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroad Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Quincy, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Quincy on the city page.
Is Crossroad Academy a good school?
Crossroad Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida 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 Gadsden?
Besides Crossroad Academy, Gadsden also operates Gadsden County High School (1,086 students), George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students), and Havana Magnet School (558 students). See the Gadsden district page for the complete list.
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