- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crescent City, CA
Joe Hamilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joe Hamilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061077001194
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Hamilton Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Hamilton Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Hamilton Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Joe Hamilton Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 061077001194 · Crescent City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 19.9:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Joe Hamilton Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joe Hamilton 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
- This school 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 Joe Hamilton Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Hamilton Elementary compares
Joe Hamilton 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.8%
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.8%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 6.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Joe Hamilton Elementary 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 Joe Hamilton 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith River Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Hamilton 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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
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
Bess Maxwell Elementary
Standard public school
217 students 18.1:1 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Hamilton Elementary
How many students attend Joe Hamilton Elementary?
Joe Hamilton Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crescent City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Hamilton Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Joe Hamilton Elementary?
80.7% of students at Joe Hamilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Hamilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joe Hamilton Elementary is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Hamilton Elementary?
Joe Hamilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Joe Hamilton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Hamilton Elementary ranks #2 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 Joe Hamilton 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.