Ocean Beach School District

Long Beach, Washington — 6 schools

1,033
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$19,518
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ocean Beach School District operates 6 public schools serving 1,033 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 966 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pacific County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,518 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.6% local, 55.5% state, and 13.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,759 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #118 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 297:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.6% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Ilwaco High School accounts for 30.7% of all Ocean Beach School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ocean Beach School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ocean Beach School District school enrollment varies 12× across entities

Ocean Beach School District school enrollment ranges from 24 students (lowest) to 297 students (highest), a spread of 273 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ocean Beach School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Ocean Beach School District student-counselor ratio is 297:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Ocean Beach School District is typically wider than the Ocean Beach School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ocean Beach School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ocean Beach School District is typically wider than the Ocean Beach School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
55.5%
State
30.6%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
118 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pacific County county, where this district is located.

$796
Studio/mo
$926
1 BR/mo
$1,134
2 BR/mo
$1,557
3 BR/mo
$1,902
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,759
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Ocean Beach School District.

White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

297:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ocean Beach School District

School Enrollment
Ilwaco High School
297
Ocean Park Elementary
212
Long Beach Elementary School
189
Hilltop Elementary School
188
Ocean Beach Options Academy
56
Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center
24

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ocean Beach School District?

Ocean Beach School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,033 students.

How much does Ocean Beach School District spend per student?

Ocean Beach School District spends $19,518 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #118 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Ocean Beach School District?

The average teacher salary in Ocean Beach School District is $74,759 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ocean Beach School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pacific County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ocean Beach School District?

Ocean Beach School District students are 73.6% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ocean Beach School District?

Ocean Beach School District has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #118 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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