- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocean City, NJ
Ocean City Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Ocean City Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341197001750
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean City Primary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ocean City · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean City Primary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean City Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ocean City, NJ.
School address
District: Ocean City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341197001750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ocean City Primary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 341197001750 · Ocean City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 7.1:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean City High School (1,106 students)
Ocean City Primary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ocean City Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean City Hig
Ocean City High School
1,106 students
- Ocean City Int 326
Ocean City Intermediate School
326 students
- This school 271
Ocean City Primary School
271 students
What this shows Ocean City Primary School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean City Primary School compares
Ocean City Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 5% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,140
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Ocean City Primary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean City School District reports $29,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean City Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean City Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean City Primary School
How many students attend Ocean City Primary School?
Ocean City Primary School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocean City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean City Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean City Primary School is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 Ocean City Primary School?
28.2% of students at Ocean City Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean City Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Ocean City Primary School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Ocean City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean City Primary School?
Ocean City Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 City Primary School rank among public schools in Ocean City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean City Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ocean City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ocean City School District?
Besides Ocean City Primary School, Ocean City School District also operates Ocean City High School (1,106 students) and Ocean City Intermediate School (326 students). See the Ocean City School District district page for the complete list.