Oxford City

Oxford, Alabama — 6 schools

4,203
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$15,207
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oxford City operates 6 public schools serving 4,203 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,103 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Calhoun County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,207 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.7% local, 50.1% state, and 11.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,673 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #39 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 407.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.5% White, 26.2% African American, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Oxford High School accounts for 30.3% of all Oxford City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Oxford City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Oxford City school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities

Oxford City school enrollment ranges from 391 students (lowest) to 1,242 students (highest), a spread of 851 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Oxford City has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Oxford City student-counselor ratio is 407:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Oxford City chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Oxford City is typically wider than the Oxford City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.2%
Federal
50.1%
State
38.7%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
39 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Calhoun County county, where this district is located.

$753
Studio/mo
$757
1 BR/mo
$962
2 BR/mo
$1,300
3 BR/mo
$1,361
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,673
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Oxford City.

White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 26.2%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
407.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Oxford City

School Enrollment
Oxford High School
1,242
Oxford Elementary School
837
Oxford Middle School
619
Ce Hanna School
536
De Armanville Elementary School
478
Coldwater Elementary School
391

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oxford City?

Oxford City has 6 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,203 students.

How much does Oxford City spend per student?

Oxford City spends $15,207 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #39 in Alabama.

What is the average teacher salary in Oxford City?

The average teacher salary in Oxford City is $70,673 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Oxford City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Calhoun County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Oxford City?

Oxford City students are 48.5% White, 26.2% African American, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oxford City?

Oxford City has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #39 out of 146 districts in Alabama. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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