OXFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL

Oxford Central School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oxford Township School District school district, located in Oxford, NJ with about 281 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Oxford Central School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oxford Central School, located at 17 Kent Street in Oxford, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As a Pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school functions as the focal point of the Oxford Township School District, prioritizing a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff work collaboratively to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is committed to a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in technology, the arts, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Oxford Central School strives to provide personalized instruction that meets the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on promoting character education and civic responsibility, the school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

For more information, contact Oxford Central School at (908) 453-4101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17 Kent Street
Oxford, NJ 07863-0510
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OXFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oxford, NJ with about 281 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
281
Teachers:
30.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 281 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OXFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.