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Crescent Elk Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Crescent City, California · Del Norte County Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students507
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Crescent Elk
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
507
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
77%+11.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Crescent Elk Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Crescent City, California. The school enrolls 507 students. It is part of the Del Norte County Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDel Norte County Unified
County6015
CityCrescent City
ZIP95531
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061077001192

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment507
White16.2%
Hispanic / Latino23.3%
Black / African American7.6%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native46.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
16.2%
Hispanic
23.3%
Black
7.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)