At a glance
Reported students
271
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
326
Ocean City Primary School: 271 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
7.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Ocean City Primary School
Ocean City Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Ocean City. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Ocean City School District. NCES reports 271 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.3:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ocean City Primary School
- 1How do the reported 7.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.8%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ocean City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ocean City Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–08
326 reported students
Ocean City High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,106 reported students
Public schools near Ocean City Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawes Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Somers Point School District | PK–03 | 341 | 3 mi |
| Seaview Elementary School Elementary · Linwood City School District | PK–04 | 444 | 3.6 mi |
| Upper Township Primary School Elementary · Upper Township School District | PK–02 | 460 | 4.1 mi |
| Upper Township Elementary School Elementary · Upper Township School District | 03–05 | 477 | 4.1 mi |
| William H. Ross III School Elementary · Margate City School District | PK–04 | 186 | 5 mi |
| Ventnor Elementary School Elementary · Ventnor City School District | PK–04 | 318 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ocean City Primary School
What grades does Ocean City Primary School serve?
Ocean City Primary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ocean City School District.
How many students attend Ocean City Primary School?
Ocean City Primary School reported 271 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 295 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ocean City Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 7.3:1, based on 271 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ocean City Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ocean City Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ocean City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ocean City Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ocean City Primary School in?
Ocean City Primary School is part of Ocean City School District, based in Ocean City, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ocean City Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dawes Avenue Elementary School (3 mi), Seaview Elementary School (3.6 mi), Upper Township Primary School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.