Enrollment
507
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crescent City, CA
Crescent Elk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crescent Elk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061077001192
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crescent Elk Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crescent Elk Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Elk Middle ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crescent Elk Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crescent Elk Middle
Crescent Elk Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Crescent City, California, enrolling 507 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #327.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 507 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Del Norte County Unified also operates Del Norte High (918 students) and Redwood Elementary (452 students) alongside Crescent Elk Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crescent Elk Middle compares
Crescent Elk Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.0%
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
$15,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Crescent Elk Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Del Norte County Unified, which includes Crescent Elk Middle.
$15,514
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crescent Elk Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith River Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crescent Elk Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crescent Elk Middle
How many students attend Crescent Elk Middle?
Crescent Elk Middle has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crescent City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elk Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Crescent Elk Middle?
69.5% of students at Crescent Elk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescent Elk Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crescent Elk Middle is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescent Elk Middle?
Crescent Elk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crescent Elk Middle rank among public schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Elk Middle ranks #4 of 12 public 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 public schools in Crescent City on the city page.
Is Crescent Elk Middle a good school?
Crescent Elk Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Del Norte County Unified?
Besides Crescent Elk Middle, Del Norte County Unified also operates Del Norte High (918 students), Redwood Elementary (452 students), and Joe Hamilton Elementary (298 students). See the Del Norte County Unified district page for the complete list.
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