- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Myrtle Beach, SC
Ocean Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249001470
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Bay Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Bay Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Bay Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Ocean Bay Elementary grew from 1,054 students in 2022-23 to 1,109 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 450249001470 · Myrtle Beach, SC Other · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 17.6:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Ocean Bay Elementary grew from 1,054 students in 2022-23 to 1,109 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ocean Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 1,181
Ocean Bay Elementary
1,181 students
What this shows Ocean Bay Elementary reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Bay Elementary compares
Ocean Bay Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 44% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 7.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Ocean Bay Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Myrtle Beach
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
1,426 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Carolina Forest Elementary
Standard public school
1,336 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Forestbrook Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
St. James Elementary
Standard public school
884 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Socastee Elementary
Standard public school
850 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Bay Elementary
How many students attend Ocean Bay Elementary?
Ocean Bay Elementary has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,054 (2022-23) → 1,109 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Bay Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Bay Elementary?
41.1% of students at Ocean Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Bay Elementary is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Bay Elementary?
Ocean Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ocean Bay Elementary rank among schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Bay Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Myrtle Beach, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Myrtle Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Ocean Bay Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.