- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cary, NC
Crossroads Flex
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Flex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472003402
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Flex earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Flex has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Flex ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Cary, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Crossroads Flex held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370472003402 · Cary, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 23.2:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Crossroads Flex held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Flex in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 139
Crossroads Flex
139 students
What this shows Crossroads Flex reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Flex compares
Crossroads Flex held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 94% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 9.4%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Crossroads Flex is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Flex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Flex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Cary
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Panther Creek High
Standard public school
2,609 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Green Hope High
Standard public school
2,304 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Green Level High
Standard public school
2,283 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Cary High
Standard public school
2,044 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Score Academy
Alternative education program
584 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Wake Stem Early College High School
Standard public school
294 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Flex
How many students attend Crossroads Flex?
Crossroads Flex has 139 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cary, NC. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Flex?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Flex is 23.2:1, which is 47% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crossroads Flex?
4.1% of students at Crossroads Flex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Flex?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Flex is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Cary, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Flex?
Crossroads Flex has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Flex rank among high schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Flex ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Cary, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cary on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Crossroads Flex, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.