Oxford Elementary School

Summary:

Oxford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Oxford, Maine, with a student population of 347. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17, which is ranked 154 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Oxford Elementary is part of the same school district as nearby schools like Otisfield Community School, it appears to be underperforming compared to its peers. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.6% to 39.0%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Oxford Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA), is below the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 59.12% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.63% and the district average of 56.24%.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Oxford Elementary, ranging from 59.08% to 67.19% in recent years, suggests that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status. This factor may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant predictor of student achievement. Based on the data, some potential areas for improvement at Oxford Elementary could include addressing chronic absenteeism, implementing targeted academic interventions, and exploring ways to support students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

79 Pleasant Street
Oxford, ME 04270

(207) 539-4456

District: Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17

SchoolDigger Rank:
258^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,709

Students who attend Oxford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oxford Hills Middle School
High:	Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oxford Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oxford Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oxford Elementary School is $16,709. 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oxford Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 154^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oxford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oxford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	25.89	171^st	192	10.9%
2007	18.84	183^rd	198	7.6%
2008	20.91	183^rd	195	6.2%
2009	28.40	180^th	209	13.9%
2010	37.47	138^th	193	28.5%
2011	41.51	120^th	186	35.5%
2012	22.53	239^th	258	7.4%
2013	26.08	227^th	261	13.0%
2015	7.29	279^th	284	1.8%
2016	10.90	246^th	255	3.5%
2017	22.77	221^st	256	13.7%
2018	16.38	238^th	254	6.3%
2019	16.31	236^th	258	8.5%
2021	17.06	181^st	228	20.6%
2022	4.29	196^th	210	6.7%
2023	20.73	258^th	290	11.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oxford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.94	50^th	82	39.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Oxford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.59	97^th	153	36.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Oxford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.10	137^th	153	10.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oxford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	464	464
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	469	469
1994	463	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1995	479	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1996	479	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1997	477	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	480
1998	462	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	466
1999	436	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2000	433	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2001	399	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2002	357	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2003	357	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2004	390	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2005	366	4	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
2006	359	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
2007	365	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	374
2008	333	6	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	346
2009	334	7	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	349
2010	334	6	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	346
2011	385	3	0	4	4	0	8	0	404
2012	386	4	0	2	3	0	8	0	403
2013	369	4	0	8	2	0	11	0	394
2014	380	1	0	6	2	0	13	0	402
2015	368	1	0	9	2	0	13	0	393
2016	371	0	0	6	3	0	10	0	390
2017	378	0	0	6	2	0	12	0	398
2018	342	0	1	2	2	0	18	0	365
2019	352	2	1	3	1	0	18	0	377
2020	359	1	1	4	1	0	14	0	380
2021	297	1	1	4	1	0	16	0	320
2022	310	3	2	3	1	0	19	0	338
2023	324	3	2	2	0	0	16	0	347
2024	299	1	2	3	0	0	15	0	320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oxford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	464	25.6	18.1	n/a
1993	469	24.6	19.1	30.3
1994	466	25.0	18.6	33
1995	482	28.0	17.2	29.9
1996	482	28.0	17.2	29.9
1997	480	28.0	17.1	29.6
1998	466	28.0	16.6	29.4
1999	438	28.0	15.6	48.4
2000	436	29.5	14.8	42.7
2001	401	30.5	13.1	40.9
2002	361	30.5	11.8	47.4
2003	361	30.5	11.8	47.4
2004	396	28.5	13.9	53
2005	375	32.0	11.7	49.3
2006	365	31.7	11.5	52.6
2007	374	30.8	12.1	56.1
2008	346	40.2	8.6	61.3
2009	349	31.0	10.8	69.1
2010	346	28.8	12.0	66.5
2011	404	30.0	13.4	70.8
2012	403	26.8	15.0	n/a
2013	394	29.6	13.2	79.9
2014	402	28.9	13.8	76.4
2015	393	29.0	13.5	73.3
2016	390	32.0	12.1	69.2
2017	398	31.4	12.6	69.1
2018	365	33.1	11.0	66
2019	377	32.5	11.6	65.8
2020	380	28.9	13.1	68.4
2021	320	30.9	10.3	67.2
2022	338	28.9	11.6	59.2
2023	347	31.3	11.0	59.1
2024	320	29.3	10.9	60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oxford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	464	25.6	18.1	n/a
1993	469	24.6	19.1	30.3
1994	466	25.0	18.6	33
1995	482	28.0	17.2	29.9
1996	482	28.0	17.2	29.9
1997	480	28.0	17.1	29.6
1998	466	28.0	16.6	29.4
1999	438	28.0	15.6	48.4
2000	436	29.5	14.8	42.7
2001	401	30.5	13.1	40.9
2002	361	30.5	11.8	47.4
2003	361	30.5	11.8	47.4
2004	396	28.5	13.9	53
2005	375	32.0	11.7	49.3
2006	365	31.7	11.5	52.6
2007	374	30.8	12.1	56.1
2008	346	40.2	8.6	61.3
2009	349	31.0	10.8	69.1
2010	346	28.8	12.0	66.5
2011	404	30.0	13.4	70.8
2012	403	26.8	15.0	n/a
2013	394	29.6	13.2	79.9
2014	402	28.9	13.8	76.4
2015	393	29.0	13.5	73.3
2016	390	32.0	12.1	69.2
2017	398	31.4	12.6	69.1
2018	365	33.1	11.0	66
2019	377	32.5	11.6	65.8
2020	380	28.9	13.1	68.4
2021	320	30.9	10.3	67.2
2022	338	28.9	11.6	59.2
2023	347	31.3	11.0	59.1
2024	320	29.3	10.9	60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oxford Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,526
2019	$13,171
2020	$13,551
2021	$18,071
2022	$16,249
2023	$16,709

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oxford Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 258^th of 290 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Oxford Elementary School)	38.1	71.2	33.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17)	42.7	72.3	29.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	347	8%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	352	324	8%
Two or More Races	18	16	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.8%	59.1%	6.7%

Schools Near Oxford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Oxford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	79 Pleasant Street	Oxford	04270	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 539-4456	320	29	10.9	60.6%	299 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	20.7	258^th of 290 public elementary schools	11.0%		4.3	196^th of 210 public elementary schools	6.7%	62	59.1	28.2		$16,709
Guy E Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-6	219 Main Street	Norway	04268	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 743-5183	414	32	12.9	64.0%	363 (87.7%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.4%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.3%)	18.8	263^rd of 290 public elementary schools	9.3%		4.2	197^th of 210 public elementary schools	6.2%	66	56.7	33.8	12.0	$15,844
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls	Public	PK, KG-6	129 Elm Street	Mechanic Falls	04256	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 345-3381	231	23	10.2	48.5%	213 (92.2%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	9.6	281^st of 290 public elementary schools	3.1%		19.1	172^nd of 210 public elementary schools	18.1%	109	50.0	27.9	21.4	$18,010
Otisfield Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	416 Powhattan Road	Otisfield	04270	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 627-4208	125	11	11.2	48.0%	113 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	60	127^th of 290 public elementary schools	56.2%					(n/a)	73.6	45.3		$17,564
Poland Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	1250 Maine Street	Poland	04274	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 998-4915	432	37	11.6	34.5%	406 (94.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	30.4	226^th of 290 public elementary schools	22.1%		32.9	144^th of 210 public elementary schools	31.4%	82	59.8	41.6	17.9	$15,265
Paris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4 Hathaway Road	Paris	04271	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 743-7802	369	30	12.2	49.6%	333 (90.2%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	14.5	271^st of 290 public elementary schools	6.6%		6.6	193^rd of 210 public elementary schools	8.1%	78	50.7	34.6	24.5	$16,727
Minot Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Shaw Hill Road	Minot	04258	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	No	(207) 346-6471	215	19	11.6	27.4%	208 (96.7%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	59.4	130^th of 290 public elementary schools	55.2%		73.9	51^st of 210 public elementary schools	75.7%	79	65.3	59.5	17.9	$16,173
Harrison Elementary	Public	3-6	309 Naples Road	Harrison	04040	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 583-2357	106	8	13.0	44.3%	99 (93.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	24.3	247^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.8%					(n/a)	55.7	39.6		$23,217
Hebron Station School	Public	PK, KG-6	884 Station Road	Hebron	04238	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	No	(207) 966-3323	101	10	9.9	31.7%	96 (95.0%)	3 (3.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	40.3	197^th of 290 public elementary schools	32.1%		84.5	18^th of 210 public elementary schools	91.4%	179	56.9	51.0		$16,857
Crooked River Elementary	Public	3-5	1437 Poland Spring Road	Casco	04015	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 647-3048	177	21	8.4	63.8%	166 (93.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	58	133^rd of 290 public elementary schools	54.1%					(n/a)	66.8	57.2	21.4	$21,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Oxford Elementary School

Is Oxford Elementary School a good school?

Oxford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Maine elementary schools.

How many students attend Oxford Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Oxford Elementary School.

What district is Oxford Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17

What is the racial makeup of Oxford Elementary School?

Students at Oxford Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Oxford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oxford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oxford Hills Middle School
High : Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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