Nottingham School

736 Garfield St
Oxford, PA 19363
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 480 students in grades 3-4, Nottingham School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nottingham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Nottingham School's student population of 480 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Nottingham School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nottingham School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1381 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
38%
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52%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
40%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
52%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nottingham School's ranking?
Nottingham School is ranked #1381 out of 2,549 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nottingham School?
480 students attend Nottingham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nottingham School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nottingham School part of?
Nottingham School is part of Oxford Area SD School District.

School Reviews

5   1/25/2008
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.
- Posted by Teacher - mroke

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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