Enrollment
704
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garrett, IN
J E Ober Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J E Ober Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180384000606
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J E Ober Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Garrett · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J E Ober Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J E Ober Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garrett, IN.
School address
District: Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180384000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J E Ober Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at J E Ober Elementary School
J E Ober Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Garrett, Indiana, enrolling 704 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 704 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 704 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp also operates Garrett High School (553 students) and Garrett Middle School (387 students) alongside J E Ober Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J E Ober Elementary School compares
J E Ober Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, J E Ober Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp, which includes J E Ober Elementary School.
$10,941
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 62.6%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J E Ober Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J E Ober Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~704 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J E Ober Elementary School
How many students attend J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garrett, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Ober Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Ober Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J E Ober Elementary School?
46.9% of students at J E Ober Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J E Ober Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J E Ober Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Garrett, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J E Ober Elementary School?
J E Ober Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J E Ober Elementary School rank among public schools in Garrett?
By Resource Investment Index, J E Ober Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garrett, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Garrett on the city page.
Is J E Ober Elementary School a good school?
J E Ober Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp?
Besides J E Ober Elementary School, Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp also operates Garrett High School (553 students) and Garrett Middle School (387 students). See the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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