- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Del Norte Community grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 069106308462 · Crescent City, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 27:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Rock (315 students)
Del Norte Community grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Norte Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle Rock
Castle Rock
315 students
- This school 27
Del Norte Community
27 students
- Elk Creek 2
Elk Creek
2 students
What this shows Del Norte Community reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Norte Community compares
Del Norte Community 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 | 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 methodology
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
$33,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Del Norte County Office of Education reports $33,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Crescent City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~27 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 4.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.