Daniel Axford Elementary School

74 Mechanic St
Oxford, MI 48371
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Daniel Axford Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Daniel Axford Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Daniel Axford Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Daniel Axford Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Daniel Axford Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Daniel Axford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Daniel Axford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Daniel Axford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Daniel Axford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daniel Axford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daniel Axford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Daniel Axford Elementary School often compared to?
Daniel Axford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Lake Elementary School, Oxbow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Daniel Axford Elementary School?
361 students attend Daniel Axford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Daniel Axford Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Axford Elementary School?
Daniel Axford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daniel Axford Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Axford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Daniel Axford Elementary School part of?
Daniel Axford Elementary School is part of Oxford Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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