- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crescent City, CA
Pine Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061077001197
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pine Grove Elementary shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 061077001197 · Crescent City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 22.1:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Pine Grove Elementary shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pine Grove 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
- This school 265
Pine Grove Elementary
265 students
- Smith River El 258
Smith River Elementary
258 students
What this shows Pine Grove Elementary reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Grove Elementary compares
Pine Grove Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.4%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.4%
Asian 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elk Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith River Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove 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
- 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
Joe Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
298 students 19.9:1 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove Elementary
How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary?
Pine Grove Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crescent City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Grove Elementary?
71.4% of students at Pine Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove Elementary is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove Elementary?
Pine Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Pine Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Elementary ranks #4 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 Pine Grove 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.