Enrollment
1,111
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroads Middle School
Crossroads Middle School is a large elementary school in Fairfield, Ohio, enrolling 1,111 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,111 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield City spends $11,314 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 420 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,111 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairfield Central Elementary School (756 students): Crossroads Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 21:1).
Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students) and Creekside Middle School (1,111 students) alongside Crossroads Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Crossroads Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield City, which includes Crossroads Middle School.
$11,314
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,111 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crossroads Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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