- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Oxford Intermediate School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 280345001407 · Oxford, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.8:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,335 students)
Oxford Intermediate School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oxford Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,335 students
- Bramlett Eleme
Bramlett Elementary School
715 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
709 students
- Della Davidson
Della Davidson Elementary
704 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
667 students
- This school 356
Oxford Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Oxford Intermediate School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Intermediate School compares
Oxford Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Oxford School District reports $12,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.