Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oxford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1735 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Elementary School's ranking?
Oxford Elementary School is ranked #1735 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oxford Elementary School often compared to?
Oxford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyle Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Oxford Elementary School?
588 students attend Oxford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Oxford Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oxford Elementary School offer ?
Oxford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oxford Elementary School part of?
Oxford Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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