Average
#1148 of 2,221 schools in MO
Crossroads - Central Street
Elementary School · CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS
1011 CENTRAL, Kansas City, MO 64105
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,148 of 2,221
In Kansas City
#61 of 147
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Crossroads - Central Street
Elementary School in Kansas City · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Crossroads - Central Street
Crossroads - Central Street is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS. Crossroads - Central Street serves approximately 356 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Crossroads - Central Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,148 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Crossroads - Central Street show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Crossroads - Central Street sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Crossroads - Central Street is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Crossroads - Central Street — Students at Crossroads - Central Street score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Crossroads - Central Street Compares
See how Crossroads - Central Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1011 CENTRAL, Kansas City, MO 64105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crossroads - Central Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GARFIELD ELEMENTARY (rated 6.3/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is FAXON ELEMENTARY (rated 5.9/10, 2.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Grant Elem (rated 5.8/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CROSSROADS PREPARATORY ACADEMY Kansas City | 0.2 mi | 5.3 |
| CROSSROADS - QUALITY HILL Kansas City | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| PRIMITIVO GARCIA ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| GUADALUPE CENTERS MIDDLE Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| UNION HILL DAY SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.9 mi | — |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP. Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 9.0 |
| SCUOLA VITA NUOVA CHARTER Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR. Kansas City | 2.2 mi | — |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE Kansas City | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY Kansas City | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| KIPP ENDEAVOR ACADEMY Kansas City | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 5.0 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 6.3 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Grant Elem Kansas City | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| FAXON ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Academie Lafayette Armour IMS Kansas City | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,435
Median Home Value
$228,400
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
Population
5,783
College Educated
69.2%
Homeownership
13.5%
Avg Commute
18.9 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
30.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BOWERMAN ELEM. Springfield, MO | 6.3 |
| CHILLICOTHE ELEM Chillicothe, MO | 6.3 |
| DANIEL WEBSTER ELEM. Marshfield, MO | 6.3 |
| DELAWARE ELEM. Springfield, MO | 6.3 |
| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 6.3 |
| GLENRIDGE ELEM. Clayton, MO | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crossroads - Central Street
What grades does Crossroads - Central Street serve?
Crossroads - Central Street serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Crossroads - Central Street?
Crossroads - Central Street has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads - Central Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads - Central Street is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crossroads - Central Street rank in MO?
Crossroads - Central Street ranks #1,148 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Crossroads - Central Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroads - Central Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crossroads - Central Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroads - Central Street has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Crossroads - Central Street a charter school?
Yes, Crossroads - Central Street is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crossroads - Central Street a Title I school?
No, Crossroads - Central Street is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads - Central Street?
63.2% of students at Crossroads - Central Street qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (816) 221-2600
Resources & Links
District
CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 1,020
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,924
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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