Enrollment
520
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, NC
West Oxford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Oxford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370180000747
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oxford Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oxford Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oxford Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Oxford Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Oxford Elementary
West Oxford Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oxford, North Carolina, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oxford's public schools, it stands alongside Oxford Preparatory (869 students): West Oxford Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 15.5:1).
Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students) and Granville Central High (531 students) alongside West Oxford Elementary.
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 West Oxford Elementary compares
West Oxford Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,049
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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
African American 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 16.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, West Oxford Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granville County Schools, which includes West Oxford Elementary.
$12,049
Per student
+0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 West Oxford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granville Central High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Granville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Oxford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oxford Preparatory
Standard public school
869 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
C. G. Credle Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Granville Academy
Standard public school
207 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy
Alternative education program
17 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Oxford Elementary
How many students attend West Oxford Elementary?
West Oxford Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oxford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oxford Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Oxford Elementary?
82.6% of students at West Oxford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oxford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Oxford Elementary is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Oxford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oxford Elementary?
West Oxford Elementary 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 West Oxford Elementary rank among schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oxford Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is West Oxford Elementary a good school?
West Oxford Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina 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 Granville County Schools?
Besides West Oxford Elementary, Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students), Granville Central High (531 students), and Mount Energy Elementary (515 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.
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