Daniel Axford Elementary School

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Daniel Axford Elementary School, located at 74 Mechanic Street in Oxford, Michigan, serves as a foundational part of the Oxford Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically serving students in the primary grade levels (often Pre-K through 1st grade). The school focuses on building strong social, emotional, and academic foundations, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare young learners for future success within the district.

As part of the broader Oxford school community, Daniel Axford benefits from the district’s commitment to innovative instruction and a "whole-child" approach to education. The school environment is characterized by a collaborative atmosphere where staff, parents, and the community work together to create a safe and nurturing space for children. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific curriculum details can find comprehensive information through the official district website at [oxfordschools.org](http://oxfordschools.org).

345

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel Axford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	26

White
280 (81.2%)
Hispanic
30 (8.7%)
Two or More
26 (7.5%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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 Community Schools
Phone:	(248)969-5048
Website:	http://oxfordschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 112