Ocean Bay Elementary

950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

1,054 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ocean Bay Elementary, located in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a prominent public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Horry County School District, the school is situated in a rapidly growing community, which often influences its dynamic student population and commitment to modern educational standards. The school is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ocean Bay Elementary emphasizes community involvement and active parent participation, which are hallmarks of its school culture. The facility offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students in diverse interests, ranging from arts and athletics to STEM-based learning. By prioritizing student-centered instruction and collaboration, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

1,054

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Bay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	770
Hispanic	104
Black	71
Asian	33
Two or More	67
American Indian	9

White
770 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
104 (9.9 %)
Black
71 (6.7 %)
Two or More
67 (6.4 %)
Asian
33 (3.1 %)
American Indian
9 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)903-8400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,054
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 153

Grade 3 181

Grade 4 193

Grade 5 195

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ocean Bay Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	145
Grade 1	158
Grade 2	153
Grade 3	181
Grade 4	193
Grade 5	195

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ocean Bay Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	497	47.2%
Male	557	52.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th