Enrollment
340
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, MI
Oxford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262724000232
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, MI.
School address
District: Oxford Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262724000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Elementary School
Oxford Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oxford, Michigan, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Michigan average.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students) and Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Oxford Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Community Schools, which includes Oxford Elementary School.
$14,727
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Elementary School
How many students attend Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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?
16.9% of students at Oxford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Elementary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Oxford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Oxford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is Oxford Elementary School a good school?
Oxford Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan 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 Community Schools?
Besides Oxford Elementary School, Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students), Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 students), and Oxford Middle School (938 students). See the Oxford Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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