- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gasquet, CA
Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061077001196
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 44
- students enrolled
Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mountain Elementary grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+30.8%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 061077001196 · Gasquet, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 22:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Mountain Elementary grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+30.8%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain 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 44
Mountain Elementary
44 students
What this shows Mountain Elementary reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Elementary compares
Mountain 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Mountain 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 Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elk Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain 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
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Mountain Elementary?
Mountain Elementary has 44 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gasquet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Elementary?
41.0% of students at Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Elementary is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Gasquet, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Elementary?
Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Del Norte County Unified?
Besides Mountain 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.