PACIFICA, Calif. (KRON) – The Pacifica School District voted Wednesday to close Ocean Shore Elementary School, sparking a wave of backlash amongst the community. Students from kindergarten to 5th grade attended Ocean Shore. With the closure, 405 students will be relocated to Sunset Ridge School at the start of next year. They may have to use the gym and other non-classroom spaces for learning.  Sonoma State discontinuing athletics, eliminating several degree programs “Without any modifications, that is ludicrous. There is no planning, we don’t know how they’re going to fit us all in,” said Karen Kee, co-president of the Ocean Shore Parent-Teacher Organization.  In addition, Vallemar School’s middle school program will move to Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School starting at the 2026-27 school year.  According to a report from the district, enrollment has dropped by 17% over the past decade. School officials believe a merger would help balance the budget.  There was an intense rally on Wednesday ahead of the school board meeting. Parents, students and teachers all attended. Despite the board's vote, some families say they will keep fighting to keep Ocean Shore open.