Enrollment
397
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxbow Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxbow Elementary School
Oxbow Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in White Lake, Michigan, enrolling 397 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 724 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among White Lake's public schools, it stands alongside Harbor High School (133 students): Oxbow Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students) and Lakeland High School (1,012 students) alongside Oxbow 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 Oxbow Elementary School compares
Oxbow 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,703
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron Valley Schools, which includes Oxbow Elementary School.
$13,703
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oxbow Elementary School a good school?
Oxbow Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 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.
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