Enrollment
313
Elementary
DISTRICT 310 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OXFORD·NCES 250927001479
Alfred M Chaffee
9 Clover Street, Oxford, MA 01540 · (508) 987-6057 · Worcester County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL313 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 113 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 102 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 98 | 31% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Oxford. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Alfred M Chaffee ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 313 | #677 of 1,086 | #88 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #523 of 938 | #41 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.6% | #505 of 938 | #69 of 124 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.3% | #148 of 317 | #15 of 43 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
313
+111 (+55%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 347
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 313 | 25 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 324 | 22.8 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 287 | 25.9 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 202 | 15 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 289 | 20 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 476 | 27 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 450 | 26 | 17.3:1 | 29% (129) |
| 2000-01 | 354 | N/A | N/A | 19% (67) |
| 1990-91 | 347 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alfred M Chaffee.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (289 to 313); teachers up 25% (20 to 25).
About Alfred M Chaffee
Alfred M Chaffee is a small elementary school in Oxford, Massachusetts, one of the schools in Oxford. Its enrollment is 313 students, spread over kindergarten through 2.
District-wide, Oxford has 4 schools and 1,458 students.
The largest group at Alfred M Chaffee is White students, at 68%. Other groups include 20% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 4% Black, and 2% Asian. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 50%.
Alfred M Chaffee lists 25 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 12.5 students per teacher. The average ratio among elementary schools in Massachusetts is similar, at 12.2:1.
In the wider Worcester County area, median household income comes to about $95,939, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Worcester County counts 257 public schools with about 121,490 students.
About 2.0 miles separate Alfred M Chaffee from the closest public school, Oxford High. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Alfred M Chaffee is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
The 2020-21 count was 202 students and the 2024-25 count was 313. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves.
Alfred M Chaffee has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Worcester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Oxford
- Oxford HighHigh · 453 students
- Oxford MiddleMiddle · 385 students
- Clara BartonElementary · 307 students
Other schools in Oxford
- Oxford HighHigh · 453 students
- Oxford MiddleMiddle · 385 students
- Clara BartonElementary · 307 students
Nearby schools
- Oxford High2.0 mi · 453
- Oxford Middle2.1 mi · 385
- Clara Barton3.0 mi · 307
- Dudley Elementary3.6 mi · 315
- Park Avenue Elementary3.8 mi · 738
- Heritage School3.8 mi · 425
Frequently asked questions
About Alfred M ChaffeeHow large is Alfred M Chaffee?
Alfred M Chaffee enrolls approximately 313 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Alfred M Chaffee serve?
Alfred M Chaffee serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred M Chaffee?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alfred M Chaffee is approximately 12.5:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Alfred M Chaffee?
Student demographics at Alfred M Chaffee are roughly 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Alfred M Chaffee in?
Alfred M Chaffee is part of Oxford.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.