Oxford Township School District

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Oxford, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks Oxford Township School District #155 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,141 per pupil, Oxford Township School District ranks #263 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

250
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$25,141
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oxford Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 250 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Warren County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,141 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 49.8% local, 43.8% state, and 6.4% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 64/100, ranked #155 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 262:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.2% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Oxford Central School, enrolling 262 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Oxford Central School accounts for 100.0% of all Oxford Township School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Oxford Township School District a distant remainder — means Oxford Township School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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 Township School District student-counselor ratio is 262:1 — 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 Township School District is typically wider than the Oxford Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Oxford Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — 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 Township School District is typically wider than the Oxford Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.4%
Federal
43.8%
State
49.8%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
155 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Oxford Township School District.

White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

262:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oxford Township School District

School Enrollment
Oxford Central School
262

How Oxford Township School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wildwood Crest Borough School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Essex Fells School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Hamburg School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Atlantic Highlands School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Oxford Township 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 Township School District?

Oxford Township School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 250 students.

How much does Oxford Township School District spend per student?

Oxford Township School District spends $25,141 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #155 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Oxford Township School District?

Oxford Township School District students are 78.2% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oxford Township School District?

Oxford Township School District has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #155 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.