Oxford Elementary

5915 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Oxford/default.aspx

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Oxford Elementary School, located in Claremont, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students as part of the Catawba County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while maintaining a strong connection to the local Claremont community.

The school promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the Catawba County school system. Through its official website, Oxford Elementary provides families with resources regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, and academic calendars, ensuring clear communication between home and school. By creating a collaborative atmosphere, Oxford Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

588

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oxford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	88
Black	26
Asian	68
Two or More	47

White
359 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
88 (15.0 %)
Asian
68 (11.6 %)
Two or More
47 (8.0 %)
Black
26 (4.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)459-7220
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Oxford/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 33

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oxford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oxford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	49.3%
Male	298	50.7%

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