- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bandon, OR
Ocean Crest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Crest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410180000236
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Crest Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bandon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Crest Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Crest Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bandon, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Ocean Crest Elementary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 410180000236 · Bandon, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 18.5:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bandon Senior High School (212 students)
Ocean Crest Elementary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ocean Crest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ocean Crest Elementary School
240 students
- Bandon Senior
Bandon Senior High School
212 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
195 students
What this shows Ocean Crest Elementary School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Crest Elementary School compares
Ocean Crest Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Oregon - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$17,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Ocean Crest Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bandon Sd 54 reports $17,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Crest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandon Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Crest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Bandon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Crest Elementary School
How many students attend Ocean Crest Elementary School?
Ocean Crest Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bandon, OR. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Crest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Crest Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Crest Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Ocean Crest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Crest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Crest Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Bandon, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Crest Elementary School?
Ocean Crest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Ocean Crest Elementary School rank among public schools in Bandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Crest Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bandon, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bandon Sd 54?
Besides Ocean Crest Elementary School, Bandon Sd 54 also operates Bandon Senior High School (212 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (195 students). See the Bandon Sd 54 district page for the complete list.