Enrollment
837
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, AL
Oxford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010263501076
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oxford, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Elementary School
Oxford Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Oxford, Alabama, enrolling 837 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, Oxford Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Alabama schools and 27% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 837 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 325 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Oxford City also operates Oxford High School (1,242 students) and Oxford Middle School (619 students) alongside Oxford 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 Oxford Elementary School compares
Oxford Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 5% in Alabama - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 44.9%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Oxford Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford City, which includes Oxford Elementary School.
$11,694
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 50.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ce Hanna School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Armanville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~837 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Elementary School
How many students attend Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has 837 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% 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 Elementary School?
54.4% of students at Oxford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Elementary School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Oxford, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oxford, AL. 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 Elementary School a good school?
Oxford Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama 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 City?
Besides Oxford Elementary School, Oxford City also operates Oxford High School (1,242 students), Oxford Middle School (619 students), and Ce Hanna School (536 students). See the Oxford City district page for the complete list.
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