Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Long Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Long Beach Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Long Beach Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Long Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Long Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mike Morris Elementary School, Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Long Beach Elementary School?
221 students attend Long Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Long Beach Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Beach Elementary School?
Long Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Long Beach Elementary School offer ?
Long Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Long Beach Elementary School part of?
Long Beach Elementary School is part of Ocean Beach School District.
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