OCEAN DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ocean Drive Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in North Myrtle Beach, SC with about 978 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 56 teachers, Ocean Drive Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Drive Elementary School, located in the heart of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of its coastal community. As part of the Horry County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong academic foundations while developing essential social and emotional skills. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, emphasizing early literacy, mathematical proficiency, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and curiosity.
Beyond its core curriculum, Ocean Drive Elementary is known for embracing the unique culture of the North Myrtle Beach area, often incorporating community-focused initiatives and activities that bring students, staff, and families together. The school focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered learning, Ocean Drive Elementary strives to prepare its youngest students for long-term academic success while helping them develop into responsible members of the local community.
For more information, contact Ocean Drive Elementary at (843) 663-0195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-0195
OCEAN DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in North Myrtle Beach, SC with about 978 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Horry 01
- Total Students:
- 978
- Teachers:
- 56.5
- 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 978 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OCEAN DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.