School Overview
Cross Creek Charter Academy, located in Byron Center, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school adheres to a structured academic model that emphasizes core subjects—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—while integrating a strong focus on "Moral Focus" virtues. This character-based curriculum is designed to help students develop both academic proficiency and personal integrity, fostering a community culture centered on values like respect, responsibility, and perseverance.

Beyond its core academics, Cross Creek Charter Academy aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging active parental involvement and maintaining high expectations for student achievement. The school utilizes a rigorous data-driven approach to track student progress, ensuring that instruction is tailored to meet individual needs. By blending traditional instructional methods with a disciplined environment and a commitment to character development, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond.
809
Total Students
38.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cross Creek Charter Academy
Demographic Student Count
White466
Hispanic107
Black76
Asian73
Two or More87
  • White
    466 (57.6%)
  • Hispanic
    107 (13.2%)
  • Two or More
    87 (10.8%)
  • Black
    76 (9.4%)
  • Asian
    73 (9.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Phone: (616)656-4000
Website: http://crosscreek.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 231
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 103
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 132
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 87
Grade 6 87
Grade 7 87
Grade 8 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cross Creek Charter Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten132
Grade 184
Grade 284
Grade 384
Grade 484
Grade 587
Grade 687
Grade 787
Grade 880
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cross Creek Charter Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42152%
Male38848%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)