Enrollment
254
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berkeley, CA
Oxford Elementary at West Campus
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Elementary at West Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060474000448
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Elementary at West Campus earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Elementary at West Campus has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Elementary at West Campus ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Elementary at West Campus compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Elementary at West Campus
Oxford Elementary at West Campus is a mid-sized elementary school in Berkeley, California, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #281.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Two or More (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley Unified spends $21,454 per pupil, 30% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Berkeley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Malcolm X Elementary (469 students): Oxford Elementary at West Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 17.4:1).
Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students) and Martin Luther King Middle (851 students) alongside Oxford Elementary at West Campus.
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 Elementary at West Campus compares
Oxford Elementary at West Campus on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$21,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 40.2%
Two or More 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 14.6%
Asian 11.0%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Oxford Elementary at West Campus is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley Unified, which includes Oxford Elementary at West Campus.
$21,454
Per student
+30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 29.0%
Federal 6.4%
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 Elementary at West Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malcolm X Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Elementary at West Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,218
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Berkeley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Malcolm X Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Ruth Acty Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Standard public school
407 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
Standard public school
393 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Elementary at West Campus
How many students attend Oxford Elementary at West Campus?
Oxford Elementary at West Campus has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berkeley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary at West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary at West Campus is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Oxford Elementary at West Campus?
26.7% of students at Oxford Elementary at West Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Elementary at West Campus?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Elementary at West Campus is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Elementary at West Campus?
Oxford Elementary at West Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Oxford Elementary at West Campus rank among elementary schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Elementary at West Campus ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Berkeley on the city page.
Is Oxford Elementary at West Campus a good school?
Oxford Elementary at West Campus earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Berkeley Unified?
Besides Oxford Elementary at West Campus, Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), and Willard Middle (596 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.
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