Oxford Community Schools

OXFORD, Michigan — 10 schools

5,649
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$17,656
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oxford Community Schools operates 10 public schools serving 5,649 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,576 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,656 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 25.8% local, 67.0% state, and 7.2% 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 $64,209 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 64/100, ranked #144 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (35 AP courses district-wide), a 625.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.6% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American across the district's schools.

Oxford High School accounts for 28.1% of all Oxford Community Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Oxford Community Schools-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 Community Schools school enrollment varies 56× across entities

Oxford Community Schools school enrollment ranges from 28 students (lowest) to 1,568 students (highest), a spread of 1,540 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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 Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 625:1 — 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 Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 49.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
67.0%
State
25.8%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
144 / 756
State Rank
50
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 Oakland County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$64,209
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 10 schools in Oxford Community Schools.

White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 6.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 10
Schools with AP
35 AP courses total
625.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oxford Community Schools

School Enrollment
Oxford High School
1,568
Oxford Virtual Academy
1,249
Oxford Middle School
938
Clear Lake Elementary School
425
Lakeville Elementary School
393
Daniel Axford Elementary School
345
Oxford Elementary School
340
Leonard Elementary School
241
Oxford Bridges High School
49
Oxford Crossroads Day School
28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oxford Community Schools?

Oxford Community Schools has 10 schools, including 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,649 students.

How much does Oxford Community Schools spend per student?

Oxford Community Schools spends $17,656 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #144 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Oxford Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Oxford Community Schools is $64,209 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Oxford Community Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Oxford Community Schools?

Oxford Community Schools students are 78.6% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oxford Community Schools?

Oxford Community Schools has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #144 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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