- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, PA
Elk Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Elk Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421830007333
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Ridge School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Ridge School has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, PA.
School address
District: Oxford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421830007333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Elk Ridge School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 421830007333 · Oxford, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford Area Hs (1,089 students)
Elk Ridge School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Elk Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford Area Hs
Oxford Area Hs
1,089 students
- Penn's Grove S
Penn's Grove Sch
528 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
489 students
- Nottingham Sch 429
Nottingham Sch
429 students
- This school 413
Elk Ridge School
413 students
- Jordan Bank Sc 181
Jordan Bank Sch
181 students
What this shows Elk Ridge School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Ridge School compares
Elk Ridge School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Elk Ridge School is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxford Area Sd reports $17,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penn's Grove Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottingham Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Bank Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Oxford
3 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Ridge School
How many students attend Elk Ridge School?
Elk Ridge School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge School is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Elk Ridge School?
100.0% of students at Elk Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Elk Ridge School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Oxford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Ridge School?
Elk Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Elk Ridge School rank among elementary schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, PA. 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 Area Sd?
Besides Elk Ridge School, Oxford Area Sd also operates Oxford Area Hs (1,089 students), Penn's Grove Sch (528 students), and Hopewell El Sch (489 students). See the Oxford Area Sd district page for the complete list.