- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290060303311Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Preparatory Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Crossroads Charter Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 290060303311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Crossroads Preparatory Academy held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 290060303311 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
406 enr · 9.7:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossroads - Central Street (355 students)
Crossroads Preparatory Academy held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
406 students
- Crossroads - C
Crossroads - Central Street
355 students
- Crossroads - Q
Crossroads - Quality Hill
242 students
What this shows Crossroads Preparatory Academy reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Preparatory Academy compares
Crossroads Preparatory Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$18,924
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
White 13.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Crossroads Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Crossroads Charter Schools reports $18,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads - Central Street | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads - Quality Hill | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is 9.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% 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 Preparatory Academy?
42.8% of students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is African American at 48.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Crossroads Charter Schools?
Besides Crossroads Preparatory Academy, Crossroads Charter Schools also operates Crossroads - Central Street (355 students) and Crossroads - Quality Hill (242 students). See the Crossroads Charter Schools district page for the complete list.