Enrollment
141
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroads Charter Academy
Crossroads Charter Academy is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Hanford, California, enrolling 141 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hanford's public schools, it stands alongside Kings Valley Academy Ii (1,090 students): Crossroads Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 24.2:1).
Armona Union Elementary also operates Armona Elementary (571 students) and Parkview Middle (443 students) alongside Crossroads Charter Academy.
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 compares
Crossroads Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Armona Union Elementary, which includes Crossroads Charter Academy.
$13,321
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 77.4%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~141 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crossroads Charter Academy a good school?
Crossroads Charter Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California 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 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.
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