Enrollment
368
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacifica, CA
Ocean Shore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Shore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062046002469
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Shore Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Shore Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Shore Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocean Shore Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ocean Shore Elementary
Ocean Shore Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pacifica, California, enrolling 368 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 753 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #412.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pacifica's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cabrillo Elementary (524 students): Ocean Shore Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 22.8:1).
Pacifica also operates Cabrillo Elementary (524 students) and Vallemar Elementary (500 students) alongside Ocean Shore 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 Shore Elementary compares
Ocean Shore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 32.4%
Asian 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 19.1%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Ocean Shore Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pacifica, which includes Ocean Shore Elementary.
$15,080
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 67.3%
Federal 5.7%
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 Shore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallemar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ortega Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Shore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Pacifica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Vallemar Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Ortega Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative education program
12 students 6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Shore Elementary
How many students attend Ocean Shore Elementary?
Ocean Shore Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacifica, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Shore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Shore Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Shore Elementary?
15.5% of students at Ocean Shore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Shore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Shore Elementary is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Pacifica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Shore Elementary?
Ocean Shore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ocean Shore Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Shore Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pacifica on the city page.
Is Ocean Shore Elementary a good school?
Ocean Shore Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Pacifica?
Besides Ocean Shore Elementary, Pacifica also operates Cabrillo Elementary (524 students), Vallemar Elementary (500 students), and Ingrid B. Lacy Middle (484 students). See the Pacifica district page for the complete list.
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