- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanford, CA
Crossroads Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060318011283Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Charter Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hanford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Charter Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hanford, CA.
School address
District: Armona Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060318011283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Crossroads Charter Academy shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-19.9%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 060318011283 · Hanford, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
141 enr · 17.6:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Armona Elementary (571 students)
Crossroads Charter Academy shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-19.9%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armona Element
Armona Elementary
571 students
- Parkview Middl
Parkview Middle
443 students
- This school 141
Crossroads Charter Academy
141 students
What this shows Crossroads Charter Academy reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Charter Academy compares
Crossroads Charter Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
White 9.9%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Crossroads Charter Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Armona Union Elementary reports $16,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armona Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Hanford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Charter Academy
How many students attend Crossroads Charter Academy?
Crossroads Charter Academy has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% higher 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?
72.4% of students at Crossroads Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Hanford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Charter Academy?
Crossroads Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroads Charter Academy rank among schools in Hanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Charter Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hanford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Armona Union Elementary?
Besides Crossroads Charter Academy, Armona Union Elementary also operates Armona Elementary (571 students) and Parkview Middle (443 students). See the Armona Union Elementary district page for the complete list.