- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Oxford Elementary School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 010263501076 · Oxford, AL Other · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 12.9:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,242 students)
Oxford Elementary School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oxford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,242 students
- This school
Oxford Elementary School
837 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
619 students
- Ce Hanna Schoo
Ce Hanna School
536 students
- De Armanville 478
De Armanville Elementary School
478 students
- Coldwater Elem 391
Coldwater Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Oxford Elementary School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Elementary School compares
Oxford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Oxford City reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~837 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.