CROSSROAD ACADEMY

Charter School 553 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Crossroad Academy is a public charter school located in Quincy, Florida, operating under the Gadsden County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-8, the academy is known for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and character education. The school aims to provide a rigorous learning environment that prepares its students for success in higher education and beyond by fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating traditional academics with specialized programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging its affiliation with the local school district, Crossroad Academy offers resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to engage actively with their studies and their local community. Its focus remains on closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to become a responsible, productive citizen.

553

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSSROAD ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	143
Black	371
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Black
371 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
143 (25.9 %)
White
21 (3.8 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GADSDEN
Phone:	(850)875-9626
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 44

Grade 9 43