Ocean Shore School in Pacifica, California on DonorsChoose

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Ocean Shore School is a suburban public school in Pacifica, California that is part of Pacifica School District. It serves 402 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.6:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

402 Students

17 Teachers

411 Oceana Blvd

Pacifica, CA 94044 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Ocean Shore School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Erika Patterson

Ms. Jennifer

Mrs. Natasha Glasgo

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Ocean Shore School Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ocean Shore School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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