Enrollment
103
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260018601073 Charter school
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 — Big Rapids, MI
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Charter Academy K5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Crossroads Charter Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-45% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 reports 103 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Michigan average and 14% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Crossroads Charter Academy spends $15,506 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.9% from local sources (property taxes), 64.6% from the state, and 29.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crossroads Charter Academy K5 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,506
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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
Enrollment 103 Top 14% in Michigan — larger than 86% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.8% +8% vs state
NCES ID 260018601073
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.4%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crossroads Charter Academy, which includes Crossroads Charter Academy K5.
$15,506
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 10:1, which is 45% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.