Serving 429 students in grades 3-4, Nottingham School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nottingham School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oxford, PA school district, covering approximately 81.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nottingham School's student population of 429 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nottingham School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nottingham School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Kids First, Progress and Unity
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nottingham School's ranking?
Nottingham School is ranked #1391 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Nottingham School often compared to?
Nottingham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nottingham School?
429 students attend Nottingham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nottingham School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nottingham School?
Nottingham School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nottingham School offer ?
Nottingham School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nottingham School part of?
Nottingham School is part of Oxford Area School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Nottingham is one of the most attractive and modern schools in the area. It has a large group instruction room, two computer labs, separate gym and cafeteria, two playgrounds and a butterfly garden.
Academic opportunities abound at Nottingham. Nottingham students enjoy the use of a 13,000 volume library. Nottingham features the nationally renown, challenging Everyday Math Program. In addition to a robust Academically Talented program, Nottingham has a comprehensive English As A Second Language and Title I programs. It has multiple computers with Internet access in each classroom. It has technology classes in a computer lab, and students use the Accelerated Reader and First in Math computer programs.
One of the most exciting features of the school is Nottingham News. Nottingham boasts its own television studio and closed circuit TV. Students are the newscasters each morning. Besides national and school news, student productions are often featured and may include poems, songs, plays or science projects.
Nottingham offers exciting extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in intramural soccer and basketball. Fourth grade students may take instrumental music lessons and join the Nottingham Band or Orff Ensemble.
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