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.
507
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescent Elk Middle
Demographic Student Count
White233
Hispanic117
Black1
Asian17
Two or More45
American Indian90
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    233 (46.2%)
  • Hispanic
    117 (23.2%)
  • American Indian
    90 (17.9%)
  • Two or More
    45 (8.9%)
  • Asian
    17 (3.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: 507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 367
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Grade 6 164
Grade 7 171
Grade 8 172

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Crescent Elk Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6164
Grade 7171
Grade 8172
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Crescent Elk Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24448.1%
Male26051.3%
Not Specified30.6%