- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, MS
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280345000662
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280345000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280345000662 · Oxford, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 14.8:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,335 students)
Central Elementary held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,335 students
- Bramlett Eleme
Bramlett Elementary School
715 students
- This school
Central Elementary
709 students
- Della Davidson
Della Davidson Elementary
704 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
667 students
- Oxford Interme 356
Oxford Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 48% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 709 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Central Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxford School District reports $12,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Della Davidson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Oxford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 709 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
42.1% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oxford, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxford School District?
Besides Central Elementary, Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students), Bramlett Elementary School (715 students), and Della Davidson Elementary (704 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.