OCEAN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ocean City Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Worcester County Public Schools school district, located in Ocean City, MD with about 580 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Ocean City Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ocean City Elementary School (OCES), located on Center Drive in Ocean City, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Worcester County Public Schools system. The school typically educates students from prekindergarten through fourth grade, focusing on foundational academic skills while fostering a nurturing environment for early childhood development. As a primary school, it emphasizes building literacy and numeracy skills while prioritizing social-emotional learning to help young students transition into their formative years of schooling.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Ocean City Elementary is known for being deeply integrated into the unique coastal community it serves. The school benefits from the involvement of parents and local stakeholders who support various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its location and community partnerships, OCES strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity, character building, and a strong sense of school pride, setting a collaborative tone for students before they move on to middle school.
For more information, contact Ocean City Elementary at (410) 632-5370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ocean City, MD 21842-9108
(410) 632-5370
OCEAN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Ocean City, MD with about 580 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worcester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 580
- Teachers:
- 47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 580 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OCEAN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.