Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oxford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Elementary School's ranking?
Oxford Elementary School is ranked #1501 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oxford Elementary School often compared to?
Oxford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyle Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Oxford Elementary School?
554 students attend Oxford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Oxford Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oxford Elementary School offer ?
Oxford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oxford Elementary School part of?
Oxford Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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