Enrollment
216
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262034001583
Crossroads Alternative High School — Grand Rapids, MI
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 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: Kentwood Public Schools · Michigan
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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads Alternative High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crossroads Alternative High School reports 216 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% above the Michigan average and 51% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 216 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kentwood Public Schools spends $16,672 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.0% from local sources (property taxes), 50.9% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Crossroads Alternative High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 27% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
88.0%
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
$16,672
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 216 Top 27% in Michigan — larger than 73% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 20.2:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.1% +44% vs state
NCES ID 262034001583
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 216:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.0%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kentwood Public Schools, which includes Crossroads Alternative High School.
$16,672
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 50.9%
Federal 15.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Alternative High School
How many students attend Crossroads Alternative High School?
Crossroads Alternative High School has 216 students enrolled. It is a other school in GRAND RAPIDS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Alternative High School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crossroads Alternative High School?
78.1% of students at Crossroads Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Alternative High School is African American at 42.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in GRAND RAPIDS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Alternative High School?
Crossroads Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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.