- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crescent City, CA
Redwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061077001198
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Crescent City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Crescent City, CA.
School address
District: Del Norte County Unified · California
NCES ID 061077001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Redwood Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 061077001198 · Crescent City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 25.1:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (918 students)
Redwood Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Redwood 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
- This school
Redwood Elementary
452 students
- Joe Hamilton E 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 Redwood Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood Elementary compares
Redwood 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.6%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Redwood 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 Redwood 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith River Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood 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
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Elementary
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crescent City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redwood Elementary?
52.4% of students at Redwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Elementary is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Crescent City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Redwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Crescent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Elementary ranks #5 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 Redwood Elementary, Del Norte County Unified also operates Del Norte High (918 students), Crescent Elk Middle (507 students), and Joe Hamilton Elementary (298 students). See the Del Norte County Unified district page for the complete list.