- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, OH
Crossroads Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461001410
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461001410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Crossroads Middle School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 390461001410 · Fairfield, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 17.4:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Crossroads Middle School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
2,255 students
- This school
Crossroads Middle School
1,111 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
1,111 students
- Fairfield West 870
Fairfield West Elementary School
870 students
- Fairfield Fres 786
Fairfield Freshman High School
786 students
- Fairfield Cent 756
Fairfield Central Elementary School
756 students
What this shows Crossroads Middle School reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Middle School compares
Crossroads Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$12,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Crossroads Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield City reports $12,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Middle School
How many students attend Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has 1,111 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,135 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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 Middle School?
36.1% of students at Crossroads Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Middle School is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fairfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Crossroads Middle School, Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students), Creekside Middle School (1,111 students), and Fairfield West Elementary School (870 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.