Elk Ridge School

200 Wickersham Rd
Oxford, PA 19363

www.oxfordasd.org

412 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Elk Ridge School is a public elementary school located in Oxford, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the Oxford Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, ensuring that students build the necessary skills for their future academic transitions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Elk Ridge School strives to cultivate a supportive and inclusive community for its young learners. The school places a significant emphasis on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop character. By maintaining close communication with families and leveraging the resources provided by the broader Oxford Area School District, Elk Ridge aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for success in both the classroom and the wider community.

412

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Ridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	152
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
228 (55.3 %)
Hispanic
152 (36.9 %)
Two or More
23 (5.6 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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 Area SD
Phone:	(610)932-6670
Website:	http://www.oxfordasd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1 219

Grade 2 193