Enrollment
27
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crescent City, CA
Del Norte Community
Federal NCES profile for Del Norte Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069106308462
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Norte Community earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Norte Community has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Community ranks #4 of 4 schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069106308462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Norte Community compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Norte Community
Del Norte Community is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Crescent City, California, enrolling 27 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.6% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 27 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
The surrounding Del Norte County Office of Education spends $26,132 per pupil, 58% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Crescent City's public schools, it stands alongside Castle Rock (315 students): Del Norte Community is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 19.7:1).
Del Norte County Office of Education also operates Castle Rock (315 students) and Elk Creek (2 students) alongside Del Norte Community.
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 Del Norte Community compares
Del Norte Community on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$26,132
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Del Norte Community is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Del Norte County Office of Education, which includes Del Norte Community.
$26,132
Per student
+58%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 65.1%
Federal 21.8%
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 Del Norte Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elk Creek | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Del Norte Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Crescent City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~27 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Del Norte Community
How many students attend Del Norte Community?
Del Norte Community has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Crescent City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte Community is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Norte Community?
92.6% of students at Del Norte Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Norte Community?
The largest demographic group at Del Norte Community is American Indian / Alaska Native at 29.6% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Norte Community?
Del Norte Community has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Del Norte Community rank among schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte Community ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Crescent City on the city page.
Is Del Norte Community a good school?
Del Norte Community earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Office of Education?
Besides Del Norte Community, Del Norte County Office of Education also operates Castle Rock (315 students) and Elk Creek (2 students). See the Del Norte County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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