Oxford

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Oxford, Kansas - 3 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Oxford #188 of 252 districts in Kansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,002 per pupil, Oxford ranks #240 of 286 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending (Kansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

455
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,002
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oxford operates 3 public schools serving 455 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Sumner County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,002 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 286 Kansas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kansas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 17.0% local, 77.2% state, and 5.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #188 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 284:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.7% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Oxford Online Virtual School, with a diversity index of 36.6/100.

Its largest campus is Oxford Elem, enrolling 201 students (45% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Oxford Online Virtual School, at 51 students, a 4x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Oxford Elem accounts for 44.2% of all Oxford student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Oxford-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Oxford school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities

Oxford school enrollment ranges from 51 students (lowest) to 201 students (highest), a spread of 150 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

Oxford student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Oxford is typically wider than the Oxford-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Oxford chronic absenteeism rate is 12.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.8%
Federal
77.2%
State
17.0%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
188 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Oxford.

White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 4.0%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 33.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Oxford's schools, below the Kansas average of 39.4.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Oxford Online Virtual School 36.6
  2. 2 Oxford Jr/Sr High 34.6
  3. 3 Oxford Elem 28.9

Programs & Resources

284:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oxford

School Enrollment
Oxford Elem
201
Oxford Jr/Sr High
195
Oxford Online Virtual School
51

How Oxford Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hoxie Community Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Smith Center Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Mclouth Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Cherokee Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Herington Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Oxford's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Kansas

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Wichita
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oxford?

Oxford has 3 schools, including 3 combined. Total enrollment is 455 students.

How much does Oxford spend per student?

Oxford spends $13,002 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #188 in Kansas.

What is the demographic composition of Oxford?

Oxford students are 80.7% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oxford?

Oxford has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #188 out of 252 districts in Kansas.