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Oxford Early Childhood Center

Grades PK–PK · Combined / other · Oxford, MS · NCES 280345001588

At a glance

Reported students

277

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Mississippi other enrollment

68th percentile

Compared with 113 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

704

Oxford Early Childhood Center: 277 reported students.

State peer staffing position

76th percentile

14.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

What the reported data says about Oxford Early Childhood Center

Oxford Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Oxford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Oxford School District. NCES reports 277 students for 2024–25.

Among 113 combined / other schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 0 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the Mississippi median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.8%) and Black (39%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Oxford Early Childhood Center

  1. 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch
52.7%
Lunch program
No

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White44.8%
  • Hispanic6.9%
  • Black39%
  • Asian4.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

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Public schools near Oxford Early Childhood Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Oxford High School

High · Oxford School District

09–131,3351.1 mi
Della Davidson Elementary School

Elementary · Oxford School District

02–037041.1 mi
Oxford Middle School

Middle · Oxford School District

07–086671.4 mi
Bramlett Elementary School

Elementary · Oxford School District

KG–017151.5 mi
Oxford Intermediate School

Middle · Oxford School District

06–063561.9 mi
Central Elementary School

Elementary · Oxford School District

04–057091.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Early Childhood Center

What grades does Oxford Early Childhood Center serve?

Oxford Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Oxford School District.

How many students attend Oxford Early Childhood Center?

Oxford Early Childhood Center reported 277 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 113 Mississippi combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Oxford Early Childhood Center?

The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 277 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Oxford Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Oxford Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oxford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Oxford Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

52.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Oxford Early Childhood Center in?

Oxford Early Childhood Center is part of Oxford School District, based in Oxford, MS, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Oxford Early Childhood Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oxford High School (1.1 mi), Della Davidson Elementary School (1.1 mi), Oxford Middle School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.