Bess Maxwell Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bess Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bess Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bess Maxwell Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary School?
229 students attend Bess Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bess Maxwell Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Maxwell Elementary School?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bess Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bess Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Bess Maxwell Elementary School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School!
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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