Enrollment
345
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, MI
Daniel Axford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Axford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262724006336
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Axford Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Axford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Axford Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, MI.
School address
District: Oxford Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262724006336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel Axford Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel Axford Elementary School
Daniel Axford Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oxford, Michigan, enrolling 345 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students) and Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 students) alongside Daniel Axford Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniel Axford Elementary School compares
Daniel Axford Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Daniel Axford Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Community Schools, which includes Daniel Axford Elementary School.
$14,727
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Daniel Axford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Axford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel Axford Elementary School
How many students attend Daniel Axford Elementary School?
Daniel Axford Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Axford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Axford Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Axford Elementary School?
17.5% of students at Daniel Axford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Axford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Axford Elementary School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Oxford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Axford Elementary School?
Daniel Axford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Axford Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Axford Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is Daniel Axford Elementary School a good school?
Daniel Axford Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oxford Community Schools?
Besides Daniel Axford Elementary School, Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students), Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 students), and Oxford Middle School (938 students). See the Oxford Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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