Enrollment
413
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Ridge School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Ridge School
Elk Ridge School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oxford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 526 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oxford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hopewell El Sch (489 students): Elk Ridge School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11.1:1).
Oxford Area Sd also operates Oxford Area Hs (1,089 students) and Penn's Grove Sch (528 students) alongside Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge School compares
Elk Ridge School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Area Sd, which includes Elk Ridge School.
$15,815
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.6%
State 34.8%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elk Ridge School a good school?
Elk Ridge School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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