- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ocean Shore Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062046002469 · Pacifica, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 19.4:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabrillo Elementary (524 students)
Ocean Shore Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ocean Shore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabrillo Eleme
Cabrillo Elementary
524 students
- Vallemar Eleme
Vallemar Elementary
500 students
- Ingrid B. Lacy
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
484 students
- Ortega Element
Ortega Elementary
404 students
- This school
Ocean Shore Elementary
368 students
- Sunset Ridge E
Sunset Ridge Elementary
348 students
What this shows Ocean Shore Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Shore Elementary compares
Ocean Shore Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Pacifica reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~368 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.