Ocean Drive Elementary
827 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
827
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 565 |
| Hispanic | 146 |
| Black | 51 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 62 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White565 (68.3 %)
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Hispanic146 (17.7 %)
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Two or More62 (7.5 %)
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Black51 (6.2 %)
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Asian2 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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)663-0195 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 827 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
49
Kindergarten
123
Grade 1
121
Grade 2
133
Grade 3
118
Grade 4
118
Grade 5
165
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 49 |
| Kindergarten | 123 |
| Grade 1 | 121 |
| Grade 2 | 133 |
| Grade 3 | 118 |
| Grade 4 | 118 |
| Grade 5 | 165 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 412 | 49.8% |
| Male | 415 | 50.2% |
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