- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, SC
Crossroads Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450282001169
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Intermediate earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 11
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Intermediate ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282001169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Crossroads Intermediate shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 450282001169 · Columbia, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 9.6:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Crossroads Intermediate shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school 557
Crossroads Intermediate
557 students
What this shows Crossroads Intermediate reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Intermediate compares
Crossroads Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$14,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 32.9%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Crossroads Intermediate is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Columbia
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dent Middle
Standard public school
1,059 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo Middle
Standard public school
992 students 11:1 students per teacher
Crayton Middle
Standard public school
952 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Middle
Standard public school
796 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hand Middle
Standard public school
755 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrews Middle
Standard public school
627 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Intermediate
How many students attend Crossroads Intermediate?
Crossroads Intermediate has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Intermediate is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 39% 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 Intermediate?
79.9% of students at Crossroads Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Intermediate is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Intermediate?
Crossroads Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Intermediate rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Intermediate ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Crossroads Intermediate, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.