- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Rapids, MI
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Charter Academy K5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260018601073Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Crossroads Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260018601073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 260018601073 · Big Rapids, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
103 enr · 6.4:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossroads Charter Academy 612 (117 students)
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Crossroads Charter Academy K5 compares
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.4%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is more 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 K5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Charter Academy 612 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Charter Academy K5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Charter Academy K5
How many students attend Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 has 103 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is 6.4:1, which is 63% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% 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 K5?
58.8% of students at Crossroads Charter Academy K5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 K5 rank among public schools in Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in Big Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Crossroads Charter Academy?
Besides Crossroads Charter Academy K5, Crossroads Charter Academy also operates Crossroads Charter Academy 612 (117 students). See the Crossroads Charter Academy district page for the complete list.