- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Oxford Middle School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 090324000690 · Oxford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 10:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (476 students)
Oxford Middle School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Oxford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
476 students
- Quaker Farms S
Quaker Farms School
384 students
- This school
Oxford Middle School
371 students
- Great Oak Elem
Great Oak Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Oxford Middle School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Middle School compares
Oxford Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Oxford School District reports $22,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.