Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Shores Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean Shores Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Shores Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Shores Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1776 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Shores Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Shores Elementary School is ranked #1776 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ocean Shores Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocosta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ocean Shores Elementary School?
240 students attend Ocean Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ocean Shores Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Shores Elementary School?
Ocean Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ocean Shores Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ocean Shores Elementary School part of?
Ocean Shores Elementary School is part of North Beach School District No. 64.
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