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#864 of 873 private schools in PA

Elk Creek School

School · Oxford, PA

A private school in Oxford, PA serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

310 OXFORD RD, Oxford, PA 19363

  • 30:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio30:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Enrollment30
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Elk Creek School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,318

Median home value

$341,900

Median rent

$1,217/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19363; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9PK–113.6 mi159Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Elk Creek School is listed in Oxford, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Elk Creek School

Elk Creek School is a private school in Oxford, PA, serving approximately 30 students in grades 1st-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elk Creek School

What grades does Elk Creek School serve?

Elk Creek School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Elk Creek School?

Elk Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek School is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Elk Creek School rank in PA?

Elk Creek School ranks #864 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Elk Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elk Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Elk Creek School a private school?

Yes, Elk Creek School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Elk Creek School a religious school?

Elk Creek School has a Amish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Area population (ZIP 19363)
17,929
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
37
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19363; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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