CROSSROADS - CENTRAL STREET

CROSSROADS - CENTRAL STREET is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 422 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, CROSSROADS - CENTRAL STREET has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Crossroads Academy – Central Street is a public charter school located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is noted for its commitment to urban education and community integration. Its downtown location allows the school to leverage the city as an extended classroom, providing students with unique opportunities to engage with local businesses, cultural institutions, and the civic landscape of Kansas City.

Academically, Crossroads emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school is known for its focus on character development and its mission to provide a high-quality educational option for families within the urban core. By combining small class sizes, a structured environment, and a strong partnership with the surrounding downtown community, Crossroads Academy aims to cultivate both academic excellence and civic responsibility in its student body.

For more information, contact CROSSROADS - CENTRAL STREET at (816) 221-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.