Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ocean City Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean City Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocean City Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean City Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 1338 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
4%
32%
White
72%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean City Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean City Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ocean City Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Showell Elementary School, Buckingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ocean City Elementary School?
566 students attend Ocean City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ocean City Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean City Elementary School?
Ocean City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean City Elementary School offer ?
Ocean City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ocean City Elementary School part of?
Ocean City Elementary School is part of Worcester County School District.
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