- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, CA
Ocean View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060186007937
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean View Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean View Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, CA.
School address
District: Albany City Unified · California
NCES ID 060186007937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-127 students YoY
Ocean View Elementary shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-127 students YoY 060186007937 · Albany, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 20.9:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High (1,122 students)
Ocean View Elementary shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ocean View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High
Albany High
1,122 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle
911 students
- This school
Ocean View Elementary
563 students
- Cornell Elemen
Cornell Elementary
560 students
- Marin Elementa
Marin Elementary
524 students
- Macgregor High 4
Macgregor High (Continuation)
4 students
What this shows Ocean View Elementary reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean View Elementary compares
Ocean View Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 22.0%
White 15.6%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Ocean View Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Albany City Unified reports $17,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 34.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean View Elementary
How many students attend Ocean View Elementary?
Ocean View Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, CA. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), down 127.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 View Elementary?
30.1% of students at Ocean View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean View Elementary is Asian at 34.6% of enrollment, in Albany, 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 View Elementary?
Ocean View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
How does Ocean View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany City Unified?
Besides Ocean View Elementary, Albany City Unified also operates Albany High (1,122 students), Albany Middle (911 students), and Cornell Elementary (560 students). See the Albany City Unified district page for the complete list.