School district or education agency · NCES 3411970

Ocean City School District

Ocean City, NJ

District overview See comparisons

Students1,850

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,850

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$29,140

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNJUnited States

Academic standing2025

65th percentile52nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 13 percentile points higher than the state figure and 20 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

14.1%16.7%27.8%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 13.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$29,521$30,225$19,509

This district is $704 per student lower than the state figure and $10,012 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$29,140$25,479$15,859

This district is $3,661 per student higher than the state figure and $13,281 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$143$1,229$1,964

This district is $1,086 per student lower than the state figure and $1,821 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$55$172$336

This district is $117 per student lower than the state figure and $281 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$3,032$3,268$1,793

This district is $236 per student lower than the state figure and $1,239 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$14,468$12,124$8,742

This district is $2,344 per student higher than the state figure and $5,726 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$9,372$8,043$3,769

This district is $1,329 per student higher than the state figure and $5,603 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$180$5,687$11,715

This district is $5,507 per student lower than the state figure and $11,535 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$168$442$869

This district is $274 per student lower than the state figure and $701 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

8:112:115:1

This district is 4.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 7.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

206:1298:1376:1

This district is 92 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 170 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

220.7179.1138.9

This district is 41.6 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 81.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

37.131.918.5

This district is 5.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 18.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.11.50.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%95.5%99.0%

This district is 4.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.0%1.1%2.6%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.1%6.0%2.9%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.9%8.5%12.0%

This district is 6.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

10.0%16.0%14.0%

This district is 6.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

8.3%3.6%3.9%

This district is 4.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.1%95.8%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-5.3%+4.0%+0.5%

This district is 9.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

14.8%34.2%50.6%

This district is 19.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 35.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.2%3.5%4.5%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%6.7%9.0%

This district is 6.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.0%6.7%

This district is 4.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.5%2.1%5.1%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

6.9%11.3%14.4%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K58 students

3.1%

Kindergarten–grade 5360 students

19.5%

Grades 6–8229 students

12.4%

Grades 9–121,203 students

65.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten58

Kindergarten51

Grade 156

Grade 257

Grade 369

Grade 461

Grade 566

Grade 675

Grade 767

Grade 887

Grade 9284

Grade 10306

Grade 11285

Grade 12328

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,515 (81.9%)

Hispanic/Latino224 (12.1%)

Black or African American46 (2.5%)

Two or more races37 (2.0%)

Asian22 (1.2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

58Students enrolled in pre-K

6Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

9.7:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.1%

NJ6.0%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

408.3All district staff, full-time equivalent

217.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

9School counselors, full-time equivalent

2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

68.6Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

8School administrators, full-time equivalent

18Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers6 FTE

Kindergarten teachers4 FTE

Elementary teachers55.8 FTE

Secondary teachers101.6 FTE

Ungraded teachers50.4 FTE

Instructional coordinators2.7 FTE

District administrators2 FTE

District administrative support11 FTE

School administrative support10 FTE

Other support staff57.2 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

311Total completers

311Regular diplomas

12Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

NJ95.5%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.0%

NJ1.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.9%Students learning English38 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.9%

NJ8.5%

U.S.12.0%

10.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services195 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.0%

NJ16.0%

U.S.14.0%

8.3%Students with Section 504 plans138 students · 2 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District8.3%

NJ3.6%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

NJ0.8%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

51Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

NJ97.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,180children ages 5 to 17

81estimated to live in families below the poverty line

6.9%about 1 in 14 school-age children

District6.9%

NJ11.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NJ receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Saddle Brook School DistrictSaddle Brook, NJ1,848 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Atlantic County Vocational School DistrictMays Landing, NJ1,800 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Pennsville School DistrictPennsville, NJ1,852 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Eastern Camden County Regional School DistrictVoorhees, NJ1,930 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Glen Ridge Public School DistrictGlen Ridge, NJ1,810 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged504 assessments

73 out of 100

White students527 assessments

72 out of 100

Fem368 assessments

66 out of 100

Mal332 assessments

63 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students196 assessments

41 out of 100

Hispanic students87 assessments

37 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

1Middle schools

1Elementary schools

3City setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

3.9%Federal

28.8%State

67.3%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$29,140Total current spending per student

$18,709Instruction per student

$10,021Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.2MFederal revenue3.9% of total revenue

$16MState revenue28.8% of total revenue

$37.3MLocal revenue67.3% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$18,709Instructionper student

$10,021Student and instructional supportper student

$3,032Special educationper student

$3,292Building operations and maintenanceper student

$692Student transportationper student

$410Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$27.2MSalaries$14,468 per student

$17.6MEmployee benefits$9,372 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$104KEquipmentFY 2023

$269KCapital outlay$143 per student

$165KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$337KDebt outstanding at year end$180 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$315KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$15KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$299KTitle I$159 per student

$557KIDEA special education$297 per student

$246KChild nutrition$131 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$26,548

FY 2023$29,140

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$89

FY 2023$143

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$180

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–214.7%

94 of 1,996 students

2021–2217.7%

338 of 1,908 students

2022–2314.1%

256 of 1,818 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

4Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

57Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →91In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

2Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →4Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?14.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,818 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$29,140current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?206:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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