Oxford School District

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Oxford, Connecticut - 4 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks Oxford School District #160 of 174 districts in Connecticut (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,019 per pupil, Oxford School District ranks #126 of 191 Connecticut districts by per-pupil spending (Connecticut districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,717
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$22,019
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oxford School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,717 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,019 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 191 Connecticut districts by per-pupil spending. See how Connecticut compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 74.6% local, 22.4% state, and 3.0% 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 28/100, ranked #160 of 174 in Connecticut against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 299.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.4% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Quaker Farms School, with a diversity index of 39.2/100.

Its largest campus is Oxford High School, enrolling 476 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Oxford High School accounts for 27.7% of all Oxford School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Oxford School District-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 School District student-counselor ratio is 300:1 — 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 School District is typically wider than the Oxford School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Oxford School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7% — 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?

3.0%
Federal
22.4%
State
74.6%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
160 / 174
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 4 schools in Oxford School District.

White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.9%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 35.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Oxford School District's schools, below the Connecticut average of 50.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Quaker Farms School 39.2
  2. 2 Oxford Middle School 36.3
  3. 3 Oxford High School 35.5
  4. 4 Great Oak Elementary School 29.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
299.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oxford School District

School Enrollment
Oxford High School
476
Quaker Farms School
384
Oxford Middle School
371
Great Oak Elementary School
369

How Oxford School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Connecticut districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Griswold School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Granby School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Area Cooperative Educational Services Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
East Hampton School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Coventry School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Oxford School 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 School District?

Oxford School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,717 students.

How much does Oxford School District spend per student?

Oxford School District spends $22,019 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #160 in Connecticut.

What is the demographic composition of Oxford School District?

Oxford School District students are 79.4% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% Asian, 2.8% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oxford School District?

Oxford School District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #160 out of 174 districts in Connecticut.