Enrollment
212
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocean Park, WA
Ocean Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530606003050
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Park Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 212
- students enrolled
Ocean Park Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ocean Beach School District · Washington
NCES ID 530606003050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocean Park Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ocean Park Elementary
Ocean Park Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ocean Park, Washington, enrolling 212 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ocean Beach School District also operates Ilwaco High School (297 students) and Long Beach Elementary School (189 students) alongside Ocean Park Elementary.
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 Park Elementary compares
Ocean Park Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$15,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Ocean Park Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ocean Beach School District, which includes Ocean Park Elementary.
$15,723
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 55.5%
Federal 13.9%
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 Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilwaco High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Beach Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Options Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary 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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Park Elementary
How many students attend Ocean Park Elementary?
Ocean Park Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocean Park, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Park Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Park Elementary?
65.3% of students at Ocean Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Park Elementary is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Ocean Park, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Park Elementary?
Ocean Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
Is Ocean Park Elementary a good school?
Ocean Park Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington 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 Ocean Beach School District?
Besides Ocean Park Elementary, Ocean Beach School District also operates Ilwaco High School (297 students), Long Beach Elementary School (189 students), and Hilltop Elementary School (188 students). See the Ocean Beach School District district page for the complete list.
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