Great Oak Elementary School

www.oxfordpublicschools.org

353 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Oxford Center School, located at 462 Oxford Road in Oxford, Connecticut, serves as a foundational component of the Oxford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic excellence alongside social and emotional development. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its young learners.

As part of a smaller school district, Oxford Center School prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population, utilizing resources that encourage critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Those seeking more detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can visit their official website at http://www.oxfordpublicschools.org.

353

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Oak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	34
Black	11
Asian	12
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
291 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.6 %)
Asian
12 (3.4 %)
Black
11 (3.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Oxford School District
Phone:	(203)888-6492
Website:	http://www.oxfordpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 116