Ocean View Elementary Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Ocean View Elementary

Ocean View Elementary is a public school in Whittier, California, a big suburb. It teaches kids from kindergarten to fifth grade. There are about 651 students and 25 full-time equivalent teachers at the school. This means that there is one teacher for every 26 students, which is a little more than the district's average. The school follows California's academic standards and has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on math, science, English language arts, and social studies. Ocean View Elementary helps all of its students learn in the best way for them by using both enrichment programs and targeted interventions. Hands-on activities, working together to learn, and literacy and STEM programs that are meant to improve engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are the main things that teachers do. The school is dedicated to making sure that everyone has the same chance to learn. 47% of the students are female and 53% are male. About 39% of the students are poor. Based on data from U.S. News, about 73% of students are good at math and 74% are good at English language arts. This means that the students are doing well in school.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%

Reading 74%

State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 74% in Reading.

25

Full-time Teachers

26 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

651

Total Students

$123043

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.29%

Asian 1.08%

Hispanic 78.34%

Black 0.61%

Two+ Races 7.37%

Native Am. 0.15%

White

12.29%

Asian

1.08%

Hispanic

78.34%

Black

0.61%

Two+ Races

7.37%

Native Am.

0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 651

47.31%

308 Female

52.53%

342 Male

Student Population

651 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Ocean View Elementary Contact Information

Address

14359 East Second St., Whittier, CA, 90605

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Phone

(562) 907-6400

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Website

http://www.ewcsd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Ocean View Elementary is very excited! The school recently held a pep rally to show off the students' hard work and spirit and to show off the school's colors and pride. The SWIM Store and SWOM Assembly are coming up. They are meant to reward students and encourage good behavior. The school's chorus is also working hard on their singing. They plan to perform every month.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ocean View Elementary have music or arts classes?

Ans. Yes, students do structured arts and music activities throughout the year.

Q2. What is the main goal of the Ocean View Elementary?

Ans. Ocean View Elementary focuses on helping students who want to learn more by giving them more academic and creative problem-solving skills.

Q3. What else does the school do to help students grow besides schoolwork?

Ans. The school helps students grow socially by giving them structured activities that help them become more confident, responsible, and good friends with other students.

Q4. What does the school do to help kids be creative?

Ans. The curriculum includes art, music, and hands-on science projects to help students express themselves creatively.

Q5. Are there any events at Ocean View Elementary that families can attend?

Ans. Yes, the school has literacy nights, workshops for parents, and community events all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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