Ox Ridge Elementary School

oxr.darienps.org/

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ox Ridge Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Darien, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Darien Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The curriculum focuses on rigorous core instruction in literacy and mathematics, complemented by a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community-building initiatives.

The school is known for its active and engaged parent community, which collaborates closely with faculty and staff to support a wide range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. With a mission to foster curiosity and lifelong learning, Ox Ridge provides a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Its facilities and programming reflect the district's broader goal of preparing students for success in higher education and responsible citizenship within a modern, global society.

526

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ox Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	39
Black	4
Asian	29
Two or More	25

White
429 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.4 %)
Asian
29 (5.5 %)
Two or More
25 (4.8 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Darien School District
Phone:	(203)655-2579
Website:	http://oxr.darienps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 81