- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Townsend, WA
Ocean
Federal NCES profile for Ocean, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530684002791
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Port Townsend · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Port Townsend, WA.
School address
District: Port Townsend School District · Washington
NCES ID 530684002791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ocean held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530684002791 · Port Townsend, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 20.6:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Salish Coast Elementary (528 students)
Ocean held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ocean in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salish Coast E
Salish Coast Elementary
528 students
- Port Townsend
Port Townsend High School
383 students
- Blue Heron Mid
Blue Heron Middle School
222 students
- This school 144
Ocean
144 students
What this shows Ocean reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean compares
Ocean held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,800
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Ocean is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Townsend School District reports $18,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salish Coast Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Townsend High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Port Townsend
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean
How many students attend Ocean?
Ocean has 144 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Port Townsend, WA. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean?
41.5% of students at Ocean are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean?
The largest demographic group at Ocean is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Port Townsend, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean?
Ocean has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 rank among public schools in Port Townsend?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend School District?
Besides Ocean, Port Townsend School District also operates Salish Coast Elementary (528 students), Port Townsend High School (383 students), and Blue Heron Middle School (222 students). See the Port Townsend School District district page for the complete list.