Enrollment
356
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, MS
Oxford Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280345001407
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Intermediate School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280345001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Intermediate School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Intermediate School
Oxford Intermediate School is a mid-sized middle school in Oxford, Mississippi, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 47.9% free-meal eligibility runs 40% below the Mississippi average.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 356 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oxford's middle schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Middle School (420 students): Oxford Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 11.4:1).
Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students) and Bramlett Elementary School (715 students) alongside Oxford Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Oxford Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 40% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$10,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 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 53.9%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Oxford Intermediate School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford School District, which includes Oxford Intermediate School.
$10,968
Per student
-9%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 33.9%
Federal 12.5%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Della Davidson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Oxford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Intermediate School
How many students attend Oxford Intermediate School?
Oxford Intermediate School has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Intermediate School?
47.9% of students at Oxford Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Intermediate School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Intermediate School?
Oxford Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Intermediate School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS. 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 Intermediate School a good school?
Oxford Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi 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 School District?
Besides Oxford Intermediate School, Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students), Bramlett Elementary School (715 students), and Central Elementary (709 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.
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