- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anoka, MN
Crossroads School
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273354005205
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Anoka · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Anoka, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354005205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Crossroads School shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-21.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.6 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273354005205 · Anoka, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 3.2:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Francis High (1,139 students)
Crossroads School shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-21.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.6 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Crossroads School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Francis Hi
St. Francis High
1,139 students
- St. Francis Mi
St. Francis Middle
890 students
- Cedar Creek El
Cedar Creek Elementary School
680 students
- St. Francis El
St. Francis Elementary
621 students
- East Bethel El
East Bethel Elementary School
460 students
- This school 16
Crossroads School
16 students
What this shows Crossroads School reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads School compares
Crossroads School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.2:1 | ▼ 80% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 84% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.2:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 25.0%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 25.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.9, Crossroads School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Francis Area Schools reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads School
How many students attend Crossroads School?
Crossroads School has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Anoka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads School is 3.2:1, which is 80% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 80% 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 School?
78.6% of students at Crossroads School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads School?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads School is Two or More at 25.0% of enrollment, in Anoka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads School?
Crossroads School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Crossroads School rank among schools in Anoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Anoka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anoka on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides Crossroads School, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students), St. Francis Middle (890 students), and Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.