Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District

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An equity score of 19/100 ranks Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District #1440 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,559 per pupil, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District ranks #1830 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

846
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,559
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District operates 1 public schools serving 846 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 Orange County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,559 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 76.4% local, 20.7% state, and 2.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 19/100, ranked #1440 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 704:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 10.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.7% White, 32.5% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County, enrolling 704 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County accounts for 83.2% of all Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District a distant remainder — means Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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 Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District student-counselor ratio is 704:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.4% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.9%
Federal
20.7%
State
76.4%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
1440 / 1517
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 1 schools in Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District.

White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 32.5%
Multiracial 15.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

704:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District

School Enrollment
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter
704

How Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
One.Charter District Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Great Valley Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Core Butte Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Mother Lode Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District?

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 846 students.

How much does Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District spend per student?

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District spends $9,559 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1440 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District?

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District students are 35.7% White, 32.5% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District?

Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1440 out of 1517 districts in California.