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Ocean Bay Elementary School

950 INTERNATIONAL DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579

Top 10% School in South Carolina

Ranked 7 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Ocean Bay Elementary School

Ocean Bay Elementary School is a public school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that teaches kids from pre-K to grade 5. Ocean Bay Elementary has 1,109 students and 17 teachers for every 1,109 students. This makes the classroom a structured place for young learners. The school is mostly about academics, with strong reading and math programs. It also has projects related to STEM, modules for learning together, and arts integration, all of which help students learn more. Ocean Bay Elementary has a lot of different kinds of students, including a lot of minority students and students from all kinds of socioeconomic backgrounds. Seventy-one percent of students were good at math, and seventy-five percent were good at reading and writing. This shows that they did well in important areas. There aren't many exact numbers that are known to the public about how much money is spent on each student, but the Horry County Schools district helps the school with its governance and resources. It is in a part of Myrtle Beach that cares about the community and is known for its culture of learning and consistent results. Ocean Bay Elementary is a good public school choice for families in the area because it has high proficiency rates, interesting programs, and a variety of places to learn. Hence, it is one of the best schools in South Carolina.

Ocean Bay Elementary School Contact Information

Address

950 INTERNATIONAL DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579

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Phone

(843) 903-8400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 71%
Reading 75%
State average proficiency is 71% in Math and 75% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1109
Total Students
$66986
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ocean Bay Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 73.1%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 9.9%
Black 6.7%
Two+ Races 6.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
73.1%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
6.7%
Two+ Races
6.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1109
47.2%
523 Female
52.8%
586 Male

Student Population

1109 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

460 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

According to the Horry County Schools Annual Report 2024, Ocean Bay Elementary is listed under “School Awards (2024)” for the district.

FAQ

Q1. What are some of the ways that students at Ocean Bay Elementary School learn?

Ans. The school teaches in a way that is interactive and focused on the students, with an emphasis on getting them involved and making connections to the real world.

Q2. Are there programs at the school that help kids be creative?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in art, music, and other fun activities that help them learn.

Q3. Do schools want parents to be involved in school events?

Ans. Parent groups and chances to volunteer keep families involved.

Q4. What resources are there for students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

Ans. Intervention programs and small-group learning make sure that students get the help they need.

Q5. What does Ocean Bay Elementary do to honor students who do well?

Ans. Awards, celebrations, and praise in the classroom show hard work and good character.

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
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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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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