Enrollment
16
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroads School
Crossroads School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Anoka, Minnesota, enrolling 16 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.2:1, Crossroads School is leaner than roughly 98% of Minnesota schools and 80% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 78.6% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Minnesota schools, with 16 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (25%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
The surrounding St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,035 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students) and St. Francis Middle (890 students) alongside Crossroads 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 School compares
Crossroads School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Francis Area Schools, which includes Crossroads School.
$12,035
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~16 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Crossroads School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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