- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Lake, MI
Oxbow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oxbow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261899005578
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxbow Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in White Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxbow Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxbow Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in White Lake, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899005578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Oxbow Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261899005578 · White Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 15.9:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (1,193 students)
Oxbow Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oxbow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
1,193 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High School
1,012 students
- Muir Middle Sc
Muir Middle School
656 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle School
531 students
- White Lake Mid
White Lake Middle School
525 students
- This school 397
Oxbow Elementary School
397 students
What this shows Oxbow Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxbow Elementary School compares
Oxbow 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
17
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Oxbow Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Huron Valley Schools reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxbow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxbow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in White Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxbow Elementary School
How many students attend Oxbow Elementary School?
Oxbow Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxbow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxbow Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Oxbow Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Oxbow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxbow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oxbow Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in White Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxbow Elementary School?
Oxbow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Oxbow Elementary School rank among schools in White Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxbow Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in White Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron Valley Schools?
Besides Oxbow Elementary School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students), Lakeland High School (1,012 students), and Muir Middle School (656 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.