- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, ME
Oxford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231077001051
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Maine schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Maine
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 307
- students enrolled
Oxford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Oxford Elementary School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 231077001051 · Oxford, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 9.9:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (1,010 students)
Oxford Elementary School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Oxford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford Hills C
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
1,010 students
- Oxford Hills M
Oxford Hills Middle School
479 students
- Guy E Rowe Sch
Guy E Rowe School
428 students
- Paris Elementa
Paris Elementary School
424 students
- This school 307
Oxford Elementary School
307 students
- Agnes Gray Sch 128
Agnes Gray School
128 students
What this shows Oxford Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Elementary School compares
Oxford Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 54% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Maine - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$14,949
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Oxford Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 17/Msad 17 reports $14,949 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 Hills Comprehensive H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy E Rowe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paris Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agnes Gray 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford Elementary School
How many students attend Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, ME. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 37% 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?
52.2% of students at Oxford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Oxford, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Rsu 17/Msad 17?
Besides Oxford Elementary School, Rsu 17/Msad 17 also operates Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S (1,010 students), Oxford Hills Middle School (479 students), and Guy E Rowe School (428 students). See the Rsu 17/Msad 17 district page for the complete list.