Enrollment
240
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocean Crest Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ocean Crest Elementary School
Ocean Crest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bandon, Oregon, enrolling 240 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bandon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harbor Lights Middle School (195 students): Ocean Crest Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 17.7:1).
Bandon Sd 54 also operates Bandon Senior High School (212 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (195 students) alongside Ocean Crest Elementary 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 Ocean Crest Elementary School compares
Ocean Crest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bandon Sd 54, which includes Ocean Crest Elementary School.
$17,029
Per student
-6%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bandon on the city page.
Is Ocean Crest Elementary School a good school?
Ocean Crest Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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