The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Math. The lowest is 50% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Crossroads Elementary School
Crossroads Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Brownsburg, a fast-growing suburban town west of downtown Indianapolis. The school is part of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation, a district that includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school spread across the town. Brownsburg itself has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing communities in Indiana, with a population that has risen in recent years, and the town's housing market reflects that growth. Home values in the area sit above the national median, and rents have been climbing, which aligns with the town's description as a place where new developments are being built to meet demand. The town is car-oriented, with a historic Main Street corridor and a network of trails connecting parks and neighborhoods, but it does not have a dense walkable downtown core.
Crossroads Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is one of eight elementary schools in the Brownsburg Community School Corporation, a district that recently secured voter approval for both a capital projects referendum focused on safety and security improvements at the high school and one middle school, and an operating referendum that provides ongoing funding for teacher and staff compensation and class size management. That operating referendum replaces a prior measure and represents a lasting financial commitment that affects property taxes and school staffing levels.
The school's enrollment is large for an elementary school, and the student body is diverse. More than half of students are white, with a substantial Black student population and smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, Asian, or identify with two or more races. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is notable but not unusual for a suburban Indiana elementary school. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
On state assessments, Crossroads Elementary performs well. In math, a strong majority of students scored at or above the proficiency standard, and in English language arts, roughly two-thirds did. Science results, which are tested only at certain grade levels, also showed a majority of students meeting the proficiency bar. Social studies, tested at fifth grade, was a softer area, with about half of students reaching proficiency. When compared with other schools in Hendricks County, Crossroads Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among the county's districts. That is a strong showing for a school of this size and demographic profile.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism was also not available in the source material. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not reported.
For a family considering Brownsburg, the town's growth is a relevant factor. The population has been rising, new housing developments are being built, and the district has secured additional funding for school improvements and staff compensation. Home values in the area are above the national median, and rents have been increasing. The town is car-oriented, with a historic Main Street area and a network of trails, but it is not a walkable urban environment. Major employers include manufacturing and logistics companies along the Ronald Reagan Parkway corridor, and the school district itself is a significant employer.
Crossroads Elementary offers a solid academic foundation for elementary-aged children in a growing suburban community. Its proficiency rates are strong relative to other schools in the county, and the district has made a recent financial commitment to maintaining teacher compensation and class sizes. The school's size and diversity are characteristics that families may weigh differently depending on their preferences. The absence of data on special education and English learner populations is a gap worth exploring directly with the school.
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