Ocosta Elementary School

Ocosta School District
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
325 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ocosta Elementary School is located in the coastal community of Westport, Washington, and serves as a key educational institution within the Ocosta School District. Situated on the Washington coast, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing a foundational learning environment for children in the Westport and Grayland areas. As a rural public school, it focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators can build strong connections with students and their families.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth and its identity as the home of the "Wildcats." Beyond standard curriculum, Ocosta Elementary emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills and community involvement, reflecting the values of its maritime-oriented location. By leveraging its size to offer personalized attention, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the Ocosta district.
325
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (62.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    76 (23.5 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (8.0 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Ocosta School District
Phone: (360)268-9125
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 21
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ocean Shores Elementary
North Beach School District No. 64
240 Students
300 Mt. Olympus Way
Ocean Shores, WA 98569 (8.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th