Oxford Central School

Located at 17 Kent Street, in Oxford, New Jersey, Oxford Central School is a tight-knit elementary school that serves 262 students (grades pre-K through 8), part of Oxford Township School District. Enrollment runs roughly 35% smaller than the state mean of about 405.

Oxford Township School District is the operating authority for Oxford Central School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Looking at the student body, Oxford Central School logs that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. Other groups include 12% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% multiracial. Compared to Warren County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Oxford Central School has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.8:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 30% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Oxford Central School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 43.2%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Warren County) reports that median household earnings sit near $100,869, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Warren County's 41 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,462 students), Oxford Central School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Warren Hills Regional High School, roughly 2.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Oxford Central School comes 2nd of 8 in the immediate cluster, ahead of the nearby-schools average of 39.1%.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Oxford Central School's enrollment has contracted 7% since 2018, when it stood at 281 (now 262). The White share of enrollment declined from 92% to 78% over that span.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.