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Bess Maxwell Elementary

1124 El Dorado St., Crescent City, CA 95531, United States

+1 (707) 464-0310

http://www.bmelementary.org

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Bess Maxwell Elementary Overview

About This School

Bess Maxwell Elementary is a public elementary in Crescent City, California, serving 217 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 11 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $85,689. A single counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 58% male and 42% female. The demographic makeup includes 47% White, 24% Hispanic, 10% Two or More Races, and 3% Asian students.

217

Total Students

K-5

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

11 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Del Norte County

Students per Counselor

217:1

Bess Maxwell Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

217

Students per Counselor

Bess Maxwell Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$85,689

City Avg: $84,028

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor217:1

Bess Maxwell Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

58.06%

Male

41.94%

Female

Total Enrollment: 217 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White47%

Hispanic23.5%

Asian3.23%

Black0%

Two or More Races9.68%

Native American16.59%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bess Maxwell Elementary

Q: What is Bess Maxwell Elementary?

A: Bess Maxwell Elementary is a elementary public located in Crescent City.

Q: How many students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary?

A: Bess Maxwell Elementary has approximately 217 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Maxwell Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bess Maxwell Elementary is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Bess Maxwell Elementary

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About Bess Maxwell Elementary - Crescent City, CA

Quick Facts about Bess Maxwell Elementary
School Name	Bess Maxwell Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	1124 El Dorado St., Crescent City, CA 95531, Crescent City, CA
County	Del Norte County
Phone	+1 (707) 464-0310
Total Students	217
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	11
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bess Maxwell Elementary

What is Bess Maxwell Elementary?

Bess Maxwell Elementary is a elementary public located in Crescent City.

How many students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary?

Bess Maxwell Elementary has approximately 217 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Maxwell Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bess Maxwell Elementary is 19:1.

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