- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Rapids, MI
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Charter Academy 612, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260018601543Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Charter Academy 612 ranks #1 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Crossroads Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260018601543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260018601543 · Big Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
117 enr · 9.8:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossroads Charter Academy K5 (103 students)
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Crossroads Charter Academy 612 compares
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 44% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$15,552
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Crossroads Charter Academy 612 is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Crossroads Charter Academy reports $15,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Charter Academy 612 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Charter Academy K5 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Charter Academy 612's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Charter Academy 612
How many students attend Crossroads Charter Academy 612?
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy 612?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy 612 is 9.8:1, which is 44% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% 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 Charter Academy 612?
46.7% of students at Crossroads Charter Academy 612 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Charter Academy 612?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Charter Academy 612 is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Charter Academy 612?
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroads Charter Academy 612 rank among schools in Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Charter Academy 612 ranks #1 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Big Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Crossroads Charter Academy?
Besides Crossroads Charter Academy 612, Crossroads Charter Academy also operates Crossroads Charter Academy K5 (103 students). See the Crossroads Charter Academy district page for the complete list.