Ocean Bay Elementary

950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

1,181 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.

1,181

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Bay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	792
Hispanic	163
Black	86
Asian	40
Two or More	94
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
792 (67.1%)
Hispanic
163 (13.8%)
Two or More
94 (8.0%)
Black
86 (7.3%)
Asian
40 (3.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)903-8400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 28

Kindergarten 173

Grade 1 186

Grade 2 190

Grade 3 201

Grade 4 188

Grade 5 215

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ocean Bay Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	173
Grade 1	186
Grade 2	190
Grade 3	201
Grade 4	188
Grade 5	215

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ocean Bay Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	580	49.1%
Male	601	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th