Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ocean Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Beach Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ocean Beach Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ocean Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Jolla Elementary School, Silver Gate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocean Beach Elementary School?
392 students attend Ocean Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ocean Beach Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Beach Elementary School?
Ocean Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocean Beach Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ocean Beach Elementary School part of?
Ocean Beach Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 4/6/2009
Ocean Beach Elementary is a California Distinguished School located just blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Test scores are high, an outstanding theater, dance, and arts program, great teachers, a mover and shaker principal and a very family friendly school. We love the school.
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