- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ocean Park Elementary grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 530606003050 · Ocean Park, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 17.7:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ilwaco High School (297 students)
Ocean Park Elementary grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ocean Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ilwaco High Sc
Ilwaco High School
297 students
- This school
Ocean Park Elementary
212 students
- Long Beach Ele
Long Beach Elementary School
189 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary School
188 students
- Ocean Beach Op 56
Ocean Beach Options Academy
56 students
- Ocean Beach Ea 24
Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center
24 students
What this shows Ocean Park Elementary reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Park Elementary compares
Ocean Park Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,687
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Ocean Beach School District reports $16,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
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 (~212 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.