Enrollment
275
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, NY
Oxford Academy Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Academy Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362226003145
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Academy Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Academy Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Academy Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oxford, NY.
School address
District: Oxford Academy and Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362226003145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Academy Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Academy Primary School
Oxford Academy Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oxford, New York, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 604 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #361.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% 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 Middle School (216 students) and Oxford Academy High School (205 students) alongside Oxford Academy Primary 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 Primary School compares
Oxford Academy Primary 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Oxford Academy Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Academy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Academy Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~275 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Academy Primary School
How many students attend Oxford Academy Primary School?
Oxford Academy Primary School has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Academy Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Academy Primary School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Primary School?
49.7% of students at Oxford Academy Primary 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Academy Primary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Oxford, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Academy Primary School?
Oxford Academy Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Academy Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School a good school?
Oxford Academy Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Primary School, Oxford Academy and Central School District also operates Oxford Academy Middle School (216 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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