Enrollment
371
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, CT
Oxford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090324000690
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oxford, CT.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090324000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Middle School
Oxford Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Oxford, Connecticut, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (476 students) and Quaker Farms School (384 students) alongside Oxford Middle 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 Middle School compares
Oxford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$22,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Oxford Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford School District, which includes Oxford Middle School.
$22,019
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 3.0%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quaker Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Middle School
How many students attend Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Middle School?
12.7% of students at Oxford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Oxford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oxford, CT. 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 Middle School a good school?
Oxford Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut 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 Middle School, Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (476 students), Quaker Farms School (384 students), and Great Oak Elementary School (369 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.
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