RISE

16 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Crossroads Community Day, located in Lancaster, California, serves as an alternative educational environment designed to support students who require a more focused or specialized approach to their studies. Operated under the Lancaster School District, the school provides a structured setting for K-8 students, emphasizing individualized attention and small class sizes. The primary mission of the school is to foster academic growth and behavioral development for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive school setting, offering a unique path to graduation.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community integration. Crossroads aims to create a safe, supportive atmosphere where students can address academic gaps, refine their social-emotional skills, and prepare for a successful transition back to a standard school environment or on to secondary education. By leveraging a dedicated staff and a focused curriculum, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and motivation necessary to achieve their educational potential.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RISE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	2
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
11 (68.8%)
Hispanic
2 (12.5%)
White
1 (6.2%)
Asian
1 (6.2%)
Two or More
1 (6.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)940-4355
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RISE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	4
Grade 8	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RISE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	10	62.5%
Male	6	37.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)