- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Crescent Elk Middle grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 061077001192 · Crescent City, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 20.3:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Crescent Elk Middle grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Crescent Elk Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
918 students
- This school
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
- Smith River El 258
Smith River Elementary
258 students
What this shows Crescent Elk Middle reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crescent Elk Middle compares
Crescent Elk Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.