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Crossroads Charter Academy

215 SPRUCE ST W, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307 · (231) 796-9041 · Mecosta County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED33-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL117 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
117
Combined
DISTRICT 110 · STATE 281
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
70 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 61916%
Grade 72219%
Grade 81513%
Grade 91210%
Grade 101513%
Grade 111311%
Grade 122118%
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 56% · US 70%
White
9783%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 63% · US 43%
Hispanic
65%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 9% · US 30%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 18% · US 15%
Asian
65%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4% · US 6%
Two+
54%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5% · US 5%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6455%
Female
5345%

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4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
117
-76 (-39%) vs 2020
-57% since 2010-11, when it was 274
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2511711.210.4:160% (70)
2023-2414410.913.2:151% (74)
2022-2315012.611.9:157% (85)
2020-211931314.8:165% (125)
2017-1827018.214.8:147% (128)
2015-163082114.7:149% (152)
2010-112741716.1:154% (148)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Crossroads Charter Academy.

Since 2017-18: students down 57% (270 to 117); teachers down 39% (18.2 to 11.2).

About Crossroads Charter Academy

Crossroads Charter Academy is one of the public schools in BIG RAPIDS, Michigan. It is a small combined-grade school. School enrollment was 117 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 12. For comparison, combined schools in Michigan average about 281 students.

The school serves as its own district in federal records.

Crossroads Charter Academy's enrollment is 83% White. Next come 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 4% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 31%, meaning two students picked at random have a 31% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.

The school reported 11.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 10.4:1. That is 6.8 students per teacher below the 17.3:1 average for combined schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 60%.

Mecosta County census figures show that the median household income is $60,951, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. There are 19 public schools in Mecosta County, enrolling about 5,219 students in all.

Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Crossroads Charter Academy, there are at least 8 other public schools.

NCES assigns Crossroads Charter Academy the locale Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area. Crossroads Charter Academy is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.

2024-25 enrollment was 117, a 39% decrease from 193 in 2020-21. The number of students per teacher fell from 14.8 to 10.4 over 4 years.

Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.

Mecosta County at a glance

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Population
41,242
Census ACS
Median income
$60,951
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,219 students

Quick facts

School name
Crossroads Charter Academy
District
Crossroads Charter Academy
Address
215 SPRUCE ST W, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Phone
(231) 796-9041
County
Mecosta County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
117
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Free and reduced lunch
70 (60%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
260018601543
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Crossroads Charter Academy
Other schools in BIG RAPIDS
Other Crossroads Charter Academy schools

One other US public school is named Crossroads Charter Academy. Crossroads Charter Academy is the 2nd largest of the 2.

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Frequently asked questions

About Crossroads Charter Academy
How large is Crossroads Charter Academy?
Crossroads Charter Academy enrolls approximately 117 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Crossroads Charter Academy serve?
Crossroads Charter Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many teachers does Crossroads Charter Academy have?
Crossroads Charter Academy employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Crossroads Charter Academy?
At Crossroads Charter Academy, the student body is approximately 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Crossroads Charter Academy in?
Crossroads Charter Academy is part of Crossroads Charter Academy.
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