Enrollment
150
Elementary
DISTRICT 117 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAPE MAY COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340274001710
Ocean Academy
148 CREST HAVEN ROAD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210 · (609) 465-2720 · Cape May County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL150 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.3:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
56 students
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 14 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 14 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 13 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 19 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 20 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 11 | 7% |
This year's kindergarten class (16) is 45% larger than its 8th grade class (11).
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Ocean Academy→Cape May County High School
Based on grade levels within Cape May County Special Services School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Ocean Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Cape May County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 150 | #1,460 of 1,562 | #15 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.3% | #750 of 1,481 | #10 of 15 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
150
+14 (+10%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 170
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 5.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 150 | 27.3 | 5.5:1 | 37% (56) |
| 2023-24 | 145 | 27 | 5.4:1 | 39% (56) |
| 2022-23 | 146 | 26.3 | 5.6:1 | 36% (53) |
| 2020-21 | 136 | 27 | 5.0:1 | 49% (66) |
| 2017-18 | 119 | 20.5 | 5.8:1 | 45% (53) |
| 2015-16 | 116 | 18 | 6.4:1 | 50% (58) |
| 2010-11 | 105 | 19 | 5.5:1 | 27% (28) |
| 2000-01 | 130 | 20 | 6.5:1 | 45% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 170 | 24 | 7.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ocean Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 26% (119 to 150); teachers up 33% (20.5 to 27.3).
About Ocean Academy
Ocean Academy is a public elementary school in CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, New Jersey. The school enrolls 150 students, from pre-K through 8. An average school in this group (elementary schools in New Jersey) has about 405 students.
Cape May County Special Services School District counts 2 schools and 234 students, including Ocean Academy.
Ocean Academy is 58% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 20% Hispanic, 16% Black, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Among people living in Cape May County, the White share is about 85%. Ocean Academy's diversity index is 60%, against a US figure of 70%.
With 27.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Ocean Academy was 5.5:1. This ratio sits 6.0 below the 11.4:1 average for elementary schools in New Jersey. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 37%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Cape May County, the median household income is $91,128, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Ocean Academy is one of 32 public schools in the county.
The next-closest public school is Cape May County High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
Federal data show a 10% enrollment gain, from 136 in 2020-21 to 150 in 2024-25.
Topics for discussion here include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Cape May County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
94,941
Census ACS
Median income
$91,128
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
11,388 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cape May County Special Services School District
- Cape May County High SchoolHigh · 84 students
Other schools in CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE
- Middle Township High SchoolHigh · 821 students
- Middle Township Elementary #1Elementary · 688 students
- Cape May County Technical High SchoolHigh · 587 students
- Middle Township Elementary #4Middle · 544 students
- Middle Township Elementary #2Elementary · 522 students
- Dennis Township Primary SchoolElementary · 242 students
Nearby schools
- Cape May County High School0.0 mi · 84
- Cape May County Technical High School0.2 mi · 587
- Middle Township Elementary #12.1 mi · 688
- Middle Township High School2.1 mi · 821
- Middle Township Elementary #42.2 mi · 544
- Middle Township Elementary #22.4 mi · 522
Frequently asked questions
About Ocean AcademyHow many students attend Ocean Academy?
Ocean Academy enrolls approximately 150 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Ocean Academy serve?
Ocean Academy serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Ocean Academy?
Approximately 5.5:1 students per teacher at Ocean Academy.
What is the student diversity at Ocean Academy?
Student demographics at Ocean Academy are roughly 58% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Ocean Academy in?
Ocean Academy is part of Cape May County Special Services School District.
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