- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocean Shores, WA
Ocean Shores Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Shores Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530570000844
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Shores Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ocean Shores · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Shores Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Shores Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ocean Shores, WA.
School address
District: North Beach School District No. 64 · Washington
NCES ID 530570000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Ocean Shores Elementary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+19.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 530570000844 · Ocean Shores, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Beach Senior High School (198 students)
Ocean Shores Elementary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+19.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ocean Shores Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ocean Shores Elementary
254 students
- North Beach Se
North Beach Senior High School
198 students
- North Beach Ju 95
North Beach Junior High School
95 students
- Pacific Beach 91
Pacific Beach Elementary School
91 students
What this shows Ocean Shores Elementary reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Shores Elementary compares
Ocean Shores 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,000
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Ocean Shores Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Beach School District No. 64 reports $20,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Shores Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Beach Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Beach Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Beach Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Shores Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Shores Elementary
How many students attend Ocean Shores Elementary?
Ocean Shores Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocean Shores, WA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Shores Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Shores Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower 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 Shores Elementary?
72.1% of students at Ocean Shores Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Shores Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Shores Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Ocean Shores, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Shores Elementary?
Ocean Shores Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Shores Elementary rank among public schools in Ocean Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Shores Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ocean Shores, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Beach School District No. 64?
Besides Ocean Shores Elementary, North Beach School District No. 64 also operates North Beach Senior High School (198 students), North Beach Junior High School (95 students), and Pacific Beach Elementary School (91 students). See the North Beach School District No. 64 district page for the complete list.