- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Daniel Axford Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262724006336 · Oxford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 14.4:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,568 students)
Daniel Axford Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Daniel Axford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,568 students
- Oxford Virtual
Oxford Virtual Academy
1,249 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
938 students
- Clear Lake Ele 425
Clear Lake Elementary School
425 students
- Lakeville Elem 393
Lakeville Elementary School
393 students
- This school 345
Daniel Axford Elementary School
345 students
What this shows Daniel Axford Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Axford Elementary School compares
Daniel Axford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Oxford Community Schools reports $17,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,249
- 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
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 (~345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.