Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ocean Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean Crest Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bandon, OR school district, covering approximately 173.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Crest Elementary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocean Crest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Crest Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#489 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Crest Elementary School is ranked #489 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ocean Crest Elementary School?
240 students attend Ocean Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ocean Crest Elementary School students are White, 15% 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 Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Crest Elementary School?
Ocean Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ocean Crest Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Crest Elementary School part of?
Ocean Crest Elementary School is part of Bandon SD 54 School District.
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