- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crescent City, CA
Mary Peacock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Peacock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061077005574
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Peacock Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Peacock Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Peacock Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077005574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Mary Peacock Elementary grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061077005574 · Crescent City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 20.9:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Mary Peacock Elementary grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary Peacock 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
- Joe Hamilton E 298
Joe Hamilton Elementary
298 students
- Pine Grove Ele 265
Pine Grove Elementary
265 students
- This school 251
Mary Peacock Elementary
251 students
What this shows Mary Peacock Elementary reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Peacock Elementary compares
Mary Peacock Elementary 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Mary Peacock 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 Mary Peacock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elk Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Peacock 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
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Joe Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Elementary
Standard public school
265 students 22.1:1 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Peacock Elementary
How many students attend Mary Peacock Elementary?
Mary Peacock Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crescent City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Peacock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Peacock Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Mary Peacock Elementary?
57.0% of students at Mary Peacock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Peacock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Peacock Elementary is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Peacock Elementary?
Mary Peacock Elementary 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 Mary Peacock Elementary rank among elementary schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Peacock Elementary ranks #1 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 Mary Peacock 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.