Bess Maxwell Elementary

1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531

www.bmelementary.org

233 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bess Maxwell Elementary is a public school located in Crescent City, California, and is part of the Del Norte County Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As a key educational institution in the region, it provides instruction for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational skills and preparing them for future success in their academic journeys.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Del Norte County Unified School District, which prioritizes community engagement, teacher-led instruction, and comprehensive educational resources. By leveraging its location in the coastal community of Crescent City, Bess Maxwell Elementary aims to provide a structured and enriching atmosphere where students can thrive both personally and educationally. For families interested in specific curricula, enrollment procedures, or current school events, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and school-wide updates.

233

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bess Maxwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	48
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	45

White
112 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
48 (20.6 %)
American Indian
45 (19.3 %)
Two or More
21 (9.0 %)
Asian
7 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Del Norte County Unified
Phone:	(707)464-0310
Website:	http://www.bmelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39