School Overview
Crescent Elk Middle School, located in the coastal community of Crescent City, California, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Del Norte County Unified School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, typically providing a structured curriculum that balances core academic subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and history with opportunities for social and emotional growth. The school is integrated into the broader district framework, which emphasizes preparing students for success in their secondary education and beyond.

Given its location in Crescent City, the school often reflects the unique spirit of the Northern California coast, drawing students from the surrounding community and fostering a local sense of identity. By maintaining a presence within the district’s official website, the school ensures that families have access to essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular program information, and administrative communications. Overall, Crescent Elk functions as a fundamental pillar of the local public education system, dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for the area’s middle-grade students.
491
Total Students
25.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescent Elk Middle
Demographic Student Count
White219
Hispanic130
Black3
Asian29
Two or More37
American Indian72
  • White
    219 (44.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    130 (26.5 %)
  • American Indian
    72 (14.7 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    29 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)464-0320
Website: http://www.cemiddle.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 367
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Grade 6 172
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Crescent Elk Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6172
Grade 7168
Grade 8151
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Crescent Elk Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22145%
Male26954.8%
Not Specified10.2%