Enrollment
216
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, NY
Oxford Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362226003144
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Academy Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Academy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Academy Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oxford, NY.
School address
District: Oxford Academy and Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362226003144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Academy Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Academy Middle School
Oxford Academy Middle School is a small elementary school in Oxford, New York, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #158.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Oxford Academy and Central School District also operates Oxford Academy Primary School (275 students) and Oxford Academy High School (205 students) alongside Oxford Academy Middle 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 Oxford Academy Middle School compares
Oxford Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$25,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Oxford Academy Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Academy and Central School District, which includes Oxford Academy Middle School.
$25,810
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 19.7%
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 Oxford Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Academy Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Academy Middle School
How many students attend Oxford Academy Middle School?
Oxford Academy Middle School has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Academy Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Oxford Academy Middle School?
44.9% of students at Oxford Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Academy Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Oxford, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Academy Middle School?
Oxford Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Oxford Academy Middle School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Academy Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oxford, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is Oxford Academy Middle School a good school?
Oxford Academy Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Academy and Central School District?
Besides Oxford Academy Middle School, Oxford Academy and Central School District also operates Oxford Academy Primary School (275 students) and Oxford Academy High School (205 students). See the Oxford Academy and Central School District district page for the complete list.
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