Oxford Elementary School
Tel:
(207)539-4456
- Oxford Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Oxford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Oxford Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oxford Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oxford Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #503 out of 525 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 95% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rsu 17/msad 17 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oxford Elementary School is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bruce M Whittier Middle School (5.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Otisfield Community School (5.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oxford Otisfield Community School Grades: K-5 | 75 students
5.3 miles
416 Powhattan Road
Oxford, ME 04270
(207)627-4208 5.3 K-5 75 - Norway Guy E Rowe School Grades: PK-6 | 462 students
5.4 miles
219 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
(207)743-5183 5.4 PK-6 462 - Norway Oxford Hills Technical - Region 11 Vocational School
5.5 miles
256 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
(207)743-7756 5.5 n/a n/a - Paris Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Grades: 9-12 | 1039 students
5.7 miles
256 Main Street
Paris, ME 04271
(207)743-8914 5.7 9-12 1039 - Mechanic Falls Elm Street School-mechanic Falls Grades: PK-6 | 287 students
5.8 miles
129 Elm Street
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
(207)345-3381 5.8 PK-6 287
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