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Oxford Elementary School

5915 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1735 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oxford Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oxford Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oxford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Oxford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oxford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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