Ocean Beach Elementary

4741 Santa Monica Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107

www.oceanbeach.sandiegounified.org/

432 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ocean Beach Elementary, located in the heart of the Point Loma/Ocean Beach community in San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fourth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and connection to the local neighborhood, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its proximity to the coast often influences its culture, fostering a relaxed yet engaged atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of educational programs.

The school operates under the San Diego Unified School District and is committed to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for their future academic years. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ocean Beach Elementary prides itself on its active parent involvement and community partnerships, which help fund and support enrichment activities. By focusing on inclusivity and academic excellence, the school aims to create a nurturing space that reflects the unique, laid-back, and historic spirit of the Ocean Beach community.

432

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Beach Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	124
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
232 (53.7%)
Hispanic
124 (28.7%)
Two or More
52 (12.0%)
Black
17 (3.9%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)223-1631
Website:	http://www.oceanbeach.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ocean Beach Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ocean Beach Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	50.9%
Male	212	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)