Crossroads - Central Street

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Crossroads - Central Street ranks 644 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Crossroads - Central Street is a public charter elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 360 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Crossroads Charter Schools district, which is ranked 334 out of 386 districts in the state.

Crossroads - Central Street has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with its performance on state assessments generally below the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools, the school performs better than other low-performing schools in the Kansas City 33 district, such as Phillis Wheatley Elementary and Faxon Elementary, but lags behind the higher-performing Crossroads - Quality Hill and Scuola Vita Nuova Charter schools.

Crossroads - Central Street has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54-57% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30-50% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. While the school's White student subgroup has consistently ranked in the top 5-10% of Missouri elementary schools, the performance of its African American and low-income students remains a significant challenge. Addressing the root causes of the school's chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps may be crucial for its long-term improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

1011 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105-1619

(816) 221-2600

District: Crossroads Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
644^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,833

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.4%

White:

23.3%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crossroads - Central Street ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.66. (See more...)

Compare Details Crossroads - Central Street is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Crossroads - Central Street is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.4%), White (23.3%), Hispanic (17.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads - Central Street is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Crossroads - Central Street employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads - Central Street is $16,833.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crossroads - Central Street:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads - Central Street 644^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Crossroads - Central Street in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Crossroads Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Charter Schools 334^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crossroads - Central Street

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Crossroads - Central Street

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	39.74	737^th	1089	32.3%
2015	69.39	299^th	1058	71.7%
2016	48.73	479^th	865	44.6%
2017	59.66	408^th	1032	60.5%
2018	69.56	292^nd	1045	72.1%
2019	68.54	296^th	1052	71.9%
2021	38.94	575^th	901	36.2%
2022	41.44	543^rd	908	40.2%
2023	44.10	521^st	898	42.0%
2024	31.66	644^th	906	28.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Crossroads - Central Street

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	61.55	272^nd	887	69.3%
2019	44.26	531^st	907	41.5%
2021	30.32	425^th	574	26.0%
2022	47.85	236^th	532	55.6%
2023	63.91	153^rd	611	75.0%
2024	37.18	408^th	625	34.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Crossroads - Central Street

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.95	41^st	243	83.1%
2019	65.24	69^th	250	72.4%
2021	39.38	100^th	163	38.7%
2022	43.63	96^th	184	47.8%
2023	60.00	52^nd	185	71.9%
2024	53.03	66^th	191	65.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Crossroads - Central Street

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	94.57	20^th	898	97.8%
2019	90.17	43^rd	917	95.3%
2022	89.70	46^th	675	93.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crossroads - Central Street

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	54.12	252^nd	585	56.9%
2017	54.98	257^th	568	54.8%
2018	55.90	226^th	552	59.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Crossroads - Central Street

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	47	101	3	32	3	0	0	186
2014	74	108	4	41	3	1	0	231
2015	107	118	6	46	3	0	0	280
2016	130	142	7	66	4	0	0	349
2017	159	144	9	73	3	1	0	389
2018	167	149	5	73	4	0	24	422
2019	150	110	4	45	2	0	16	327
2020	149	149	3	52	2	2	24	381
2021	134	161	4	56	0	0	24	379
2022	123	163	1	62	0	0	29	378
2023	123	147	1	55	0	0	34	360
2024	83	176	1	61	3	0	32	356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crossroads - Central Street

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	186	17.3	10.7	74.2
2014	231	21.4	10.7	49.4
2015	280	22.0	12.7	50.7
2016	349	27.0	12.9	53
2017	389	34.2	11.3	54.8
2018	422	39.3	10.7	51.9
2019	327	29.5	11.0	43.1
2020	381	31.4	12.1	48.6
2021	379	32.5	11.6	55.9
2022	378	36.0	10.5	56.6
2023	360	35.6	10.1	54.7
2024	356	34.0	10.4	63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crossroads - Central Street

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	186	17.3	10.7	74.2
2014	231	21.4	10.7	49.4
2015	280	22.0	12.7	50.7
2016	349	27.0	12.9	53
2017	389	34.2	11.3	54.8
2018	422	39.3	10.7	51.9
2019	327	29.5	11.0	43.1
2020	381	31.4	12.1	48.6
2021	379	32.5	11.6	55.9
2022	378	36.0	10.5	56.6
2023	360	35.6	10.1	54.7
2024	356	34.0	10.4	63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crossroads - Central Street

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$611 (4.1%)	$14,325 (95.9%)	$14,936
2020	$506 (3.4%)	$14,440 (96.6%)	$14,946
2021	$1,095 (7.9%)	$12,786 (92.1%)	$13,881
2022	$2,338 (13.9%)	$14,494 (86.1%)	$16,832

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossroads - Central Street

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 296^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 521^st of 898 Elementary schools	29.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crossroads - Central Street)	50	29.3	20.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Charter Schools)	48.9	24.7	24.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads - Central Street)	56.8	31.7	25.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)	51.2	29.4	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads - Central Street)	55.6	20	35.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Charter Schools)	36	18.2	17.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads - Central Street)	64.4	45.9	18.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)	47.2	39.2	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads - Central Street)	62	45.6	16.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Charter Schools)	48.5	33.3	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Crossroads - Central Street)	58	41.3	16.7%
5th Grade Science (Crossroads Charter Schools)	46.4	33.4	13%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads - Central Street)	56	50	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)	52.1	40.9	11.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads - Central Street)	47.1	25.3	21.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Charter Schools)	47.1	25.3	21.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads - Central Street)	37.3	37.3
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)	37.3	37.3
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	327	360	10.1%
African American	110	147	33.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	45	55	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	150	123	18%
Two or More Races	16	34	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	54.7%	11.6%

Schools Near Crossroads - Central Street

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crossroads - Central Street	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1011 Central	Kansas City	64105	Jackson County	Crossroads Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 221-2600	356	34	10.4	63.2%	83 (23.3%)	176 (49.4%)	61 (17.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.0%)	31.7	644^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.9%		44.1	521^st of 898 public elementary schools	42.0%	123	33.3	21.0	33.3	20.4			31.2			30.2	40.3	26.3				$16,833	$2,338	$14,495
Crossroads - Quality Hill	Public, Charter	K-5	1080 Washington Street	Kansas City	64105	Jackson County	Crossroads Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 221-3191	250	24	10.4	61.2%	61 (24.4%)	116 (46.4%)	53 (21.2%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.6%)	15.6	776^th of 906 public elementary schools	14.3%		22.3	724^th of 898 public elementary schools	19.4%	52	12.0	13.4	15.3						33.3	18.3	24.0					$17,118	$2,886	$14,232
Primitivo Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W 17th St	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-8735	425	31	13.6	100.0%	28 (6.6%)	268 (63.1%)	92 (21.6%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	24 (5.6%)	5.1	881^st of 906 public elementary schools	2.8%		4.9	874^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.7%	7	10.7	6.3	3.4	7.5			11.7		9.1	4.3	12.0	7.6				$19,957	$3,555	$16,402
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	535 Garfield Ave	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Scuola Vita Nuova	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 231-5788	391	27	14.3	80.3%	26 (6.6%)	169 (43.2%)	177 (45.3%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	24.8	696^th of 906 public elementary schools	23.2%		25.6	702^nd of 898 public elementary schools	21.8%	6	28.0	31.2	15.0	33.5	47.3	5.0	15.0	31.1	37.1		18.0		23.8	28.7	55.0	$12,940	$2,773	$10,167
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	436 Prospect Blvd	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3605	483	41	11.6	100.0%	27 (5.6%)	235 (48.7%)	125 (25.9%)	79 (16.4%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	9 (1.9%)	7.3	857^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.4%		8	844^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.0%	13	13.3	8.4	9.1	14.1			10.6		11.6	7.6	15.1	15.2				$19,036	$3,217	$15,819
KIPP Endeavor Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2700 E 18th St	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kipp: Endeavor Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 241-3994	566	59	9.6	99.5%	6 (1.1%)	465 (82.2%)	71 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	3.7	896^th of 906 public elementary schools	1.1%		6.3	863^rd of 898 public elementary schools	3.9%	33	1.8	1.9	6.9	4.5	11.2	10.8	8.6	3.2	5.0	3.7	10.2	4.5	11.4	9.3		$17,434	$3,128	$14,305
Wendell Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2400 Prospect	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3755	307	27	11.3	100.0%	14 (4.6%)	219 (71.3%)	51 (16.6%)	11 (3.6%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.6%)	12	813^th of 906 public elementary schools	10.3%		12.4	802^nd of 898 public elementary schools	10.7%	11	25.1		11.5	10.9			11.8		20.1		20.1	13.2				$20,507	$3,941	$16,566
Whittier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1012 Bales	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3850	528	39	13.5	100.0%	30 (5.7%)	206 (39.0%)	210 (39.8%)	68 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	4.3	891^st of 906 public elementary schools	1.7%		5	872^nd of 898 public elementary schools	2.9%	19	12.4	4.2	8.0	3.7			8.0		6.8	2.5	6.9	4.2				$19,719	$3,718	$16,000
Phillis Wheatley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2415 Agnes Ave	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-4825	360	33	10.8	100.0%	21 (5.8%)	152 (42.2%)	167 (46.4%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	11.1	822^nd of 906 public elementary schools	9.3%		8.9	837^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.8%	15	25.4	4.5	10.7	11.2			12.9		23.5	16.8	13.1	15.5				$20,220	$3,989	$16,232
Faxon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1320 E 32nd Terr	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-6525	305	26	11.9	100.0%	19 (6.2%)	217 (71.1%)	52 (17.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	7 (2.3%)	7.3	856^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.5%		8.3	843^rd of 898 public elementary schools	6.1%	13		8.1	5.8	10.7			13.3		16.8	10.6	19.7	7.8				$19,324	$3,835	$15,489

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Crossroads - Central Street ranks 644^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended Crossroads - Central Street.

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Students at Crossroads - Central Street are 49% African American, 23% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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