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Bess Maxwell Elementary School

Bess Maxwell Elementary School is a public primary school in Crescent City, CA, serving grades PK–5, rated F, with 217 students and a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 14% in English Language Arts, 13% in Math and 9% in Science.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
217
Students per teacher
19.7:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts14%
Math13%
Science9%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White47%
Hispanic24%
Native American17%
Two or more races10%
Asian3%
Male / female
58% / 42%
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-16.2%
Prior-year enrollment
259

Homes assigned to this school

1,593 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Bess Maxwell Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1124 El Dorado St, Crescent City, CA 95531
Phone
(707) 464-0310
Website
dnusd.org
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
061077001191
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School district

Del Norte County Unified School District

District rating
C
Schools
11
Students
3,378
Spending per student
$16,102
Teachers (FTE)
170
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Bess Maxwell Elementary School

How is Bess Maxwell Elementary School rated?

Bess Maxwell Elementary School holds a F rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Del Norte County Unified School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Bess Maxwell Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Bess Maxwell Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 14% in English Language Arts, 13% in Math and 9% in Science.

What grades does Bess Maxwell Elementary School serve?

Bess Maxwell Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary School?

217 students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary School, down from 259 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Bess Maxwell Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,593 residential properties to Bess Maxwell Elementary School in and around Crescent City. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Bess Maxwell Elementary School in?

Bess Maxwell Elementary School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District, which reports 11 schools, 3,378 students and $16,102 of spending per student.