- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Long Beach, WA
Long Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Long Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530606000912
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Beach Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 189
- students enrolled
Long Beach Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ocean Beach School District · Washington
NCES ID 530606000912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Long Beach Elementary School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 530606000912 · Long Beach, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 11.8:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ilwaco High School (297 students)
Long Beach Elementary School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Long Beach Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ilwaco High Sc
Ilwaco High School
297 students
- Ocean Park Ele
Ocean Park Elementary
212 students
- This school
Long Beach Elementary School
189 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary School
188 students
- Ocean Beach Op 56
Ocean Beach Options Academy
56 students
- Ocean Beach Ea 24
Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center
24 students
What this shows Long Beach Elementary School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Beach Elementary School compares
Long Beach Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Washington - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,687
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Long Beach Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Ocean Beach School District reports $16,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilwaco High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Options Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Long Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Long Beach Elementary School?
Long Beach Elementary School has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Long Beach, WA. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Beach Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Long Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Long Beach Elementary School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Long Beach, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Beach Elementary School?
Long Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ocean Beach School District?
Besides Long Beach Elementary School, Ocean Beach School District also operates Ilwaco High School (297 students), Ocean Park Elementary (212 students), and Hilltop Elementary School (188 students). See the Ocean Beach School District district page for the complete list.