- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle Glade, FL
Crossroads Academy
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150004420
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Belle Glade · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Belle Glade, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Crossroads Academy held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120150004420 · Belle Glade, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 12.5:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Crossroads Academy held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 163
Crossroads Academy
163 students
What this shows Crossroads Academy reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Academy compares
Crossroads Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Florida - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,024
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 82 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
White 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Crossroads Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Academy
How many students attend Crossroads Academy?
Crossroads Academy has 163 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Belle Glade, FL. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Academy is 12.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% 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 Crossroads Academy?
87.4% of students at Crossroads Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Academy?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Academy is African American at 79.8% of enrollment, in Belle Glade, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Academy?
Crossroads Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Crossroads Academy rank among schools in Belle Glade?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Belle Glade, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belle Glade on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Crossroads Academy, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.