Enrollment
95
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocean Shores, WA
North Beach Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for North Beach Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530570002039
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Beach Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ocean Shores · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Beach Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Beach Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ocean Shores, WA.
School address
District: North Beach School District No. 64 · Washington
NCES ID 530570002039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Beach Junior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Beach Junior High School
North Beach Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ocean Shores, Washington, enrolling 95 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, North Beach Junior High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Washington schools and 32% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 95 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 95 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 39 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 95 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Beach School District No. 64 also operates Ocean Shores Elementary (254 students) and North Beach Senior High School (198 students) alongside North Beach Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Beach Junior High School compares
North Beach Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% 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
58.9%
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
$18,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, North Beach Junior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Beach School District No. 64, which includes North Beach Junior High School.
$18,363
Per student
-6%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 60.6%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Beach Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Shores Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Beach Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Beach Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Beach Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~95 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Beach Junior High School
How many students attend North Beach Junior High School?
North Beach Junior High School has 95 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocean Shores, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Beach Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Beach Junior High School is 11.9:1, which is 32% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% 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 North Beach Junior High School?
68.5% of students at North Beach Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Beach Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at North Beach Junior High School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Ocean Shores, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Beach Junior High School?
North Beach Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Beach Junior High School rank among public schools in Ocean Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, North Beach Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ocean Shores, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ocean Shores on the city page.
Is North Beach Junior High School a good school?
North Beach Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Beach School District No. 64?
Besides North Beach Junior High School, North Beach School District No. 64 also operates Ocean Shores Elementary (254 students), North Beach Senior High School (198 students), and Pacific Beach Elementary School (91 students). See the North Beach School District No. 64 district page for the complete list.
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