Enrollment
117
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads Charter Academy 612 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 is a small charter combined-grade school in Big Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 117 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Crossroads Charter Academy 612 is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 44% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 29.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Crossroads Charter Academy, also runs Crossroads Charter Academy K5 (103 students).
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 Crossroads Charter Academy 612 compares
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crossroads Charter Academy, which includes Crossroads Charter Academy 612.
$14,067
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 64.6%
Federal 29.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crossroads Charter Academy 612 a good school?
Crossroads Charter Academy 612 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan 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 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.
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