Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-3, New Oxford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Oxford Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Oxford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Oxford Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Oxford Elementary School's ranking?
New Oxford Elementary School is ranked #1148 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend New Oxford Elementary School?
563 students attend New Oxford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of New Oxford Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Oxford Elementary School?
New Oxford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Oxford Elementary School offer ?
New Oxford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Oxford Elementary School part of?
New Oxford Elementary School is part of Conewago Valley School District.
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