- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crescent City, CA
Bess Maxwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bess Maxwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061077001191
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bess Maxwell Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bess Maxwell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Maxwell Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bess Maxwell Elementary held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061077001191 · Crescent City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 18.1:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Bess Maxwell Elementary held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bess Maxwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
918 students
- Crescent Elk M
Crescent Elk Middle
507 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
452 students
- Joe Hamilton E 298
Joe Hamilton Elementary
298 students
- Pine Grove Ele 265
Pine Grove Elementary
265 students
- This school 217
Bess Maxwell Elementary
217 students
What this shows Bess Maxwell Elementary reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bess Maxwell Elementary compares
Bess Maxwell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Bess Maxwell Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Del Norte County Unified reports $19,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bess Maxwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elk Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bess Maxwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Crescent City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Joe Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Elementary
Standard public school
265 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mary Peacock Elementary
Standard public school
251 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bess Maxwell Elementary
How many students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary?
Bess Maxwell Elementary has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crescent City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Maxwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Maxwell Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bess Maxwell Elementary?
78.1% of students at Bess Maxwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bess Maxwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bess Maxwell Elementary is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bess Maxwell Elementary?
Bess Maxwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bess Maxwell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Maxwell Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Crescent City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crescent City on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Norte County Unified?
Besides Bess Maxwell Elementary, Del Norte County Unified also operates Del Norte High (918 students), Crescent Elk Middle (507 students), and Redwood Elementary (452 students). See the Del Norte County Unified district page for the complete list.