Enrollment
103
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads Charter Academy K5 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Big Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 103 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is leaner than roughly 95% of Michigan schools and 63% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 103 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 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 21 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 103 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Crossroads Charter Academy, also runs Crossroads Charter Academy 612 (117 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 K5 compares
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crossroads Charter Academy, which includes Crossroads Charter Academy K5.
$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 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
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~103 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crossroads Charter Academy K5 a good school?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 K5, Crossroads Charter Academy also operates Crossroads Charter Academy 612 (117 students). See the Crossroads Charter Academy district page for the complete list.
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